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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.43, 1,501.47 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.43, 1,501.47 and 352.08 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.43 : 1,501.47 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.43/1,501.47 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.43x = 1,501.47 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.43x = 528,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,637.56/1,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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