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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.29, 1,502.14 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.29, 1,502.14 and 343.11 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.29 : 1,502.14 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.29/1,502.14 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.29x = 1,502.14 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.29x = 515,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,399.26/1,001.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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