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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.87, 1,502.79 and 352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.87, 1,502.79 and 352.61 is: 528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.87 : 1,502.79 = 352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.87/1,502.79 = 352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.87x = 1,502.79 × 352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.87x = 529,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,898.78/1,001.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.91

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