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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.61, 1,501.50 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.61, 1,501.50 and 351.99 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.61 : 1,501.50 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.61/1,501.50 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.61x = 1,501.50 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.61x = 528,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,512.99/1,001.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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