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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.19, 1,501.29 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.19, 1,501.29 and 351.84 is: 527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.19 : 1,501.29 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.19/1,501.29 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.19x = 1,501.29 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.19x = 528,213.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,213.87/1,001.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.59

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