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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.48, 1,502.91 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.48, 1,502.91 and 352.26 is: 528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.48 : 1,502.91 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.48/1,502.91 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.48x = 1,502.91 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.48x = 529,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,415.08/1,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.64

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