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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.16, 1,501.44 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.16, 1,501.44 and 351.76 is: 527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.16 : 1,501.44 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.16/1,501.44 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.16x = 1,501.44 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.16x = 528,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,146.53/1,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.53

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