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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.18, 1,502.33 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.18, 1,502.33 and 352.30 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.18 : 1,502.33 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.18/1,502.33 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.18x = 1,502.33 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.18x = 529,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,270.86/1,001.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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