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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.69, 1,502.54 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.69, 1,502.54 and 352.27 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.69 : 1,502.54 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.69/1,502.54 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.69x = 1,502.54 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.69x = 529,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,299.77/1,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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