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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.23, 1,501.50 and 351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.23, 1,501.50 and 351.82 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.23 : 1,501.50 = 351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.23/1,501.50 = 351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.23x = 1,501.50 × 351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.23x = 528,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,257.73/1,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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