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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.21, 1,501.81 and 351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.21, 1,501.81 and 351.93 is: 527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.21 : 1,501.81 = 351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.21/1,501.81 = 351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.21x = 1,501.81 × 351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.21x = 528,531.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,531.11/1,001.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.90

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