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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.88, 1,503 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.88, 1,503 and 352.80 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.88 : 1,503 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.88/1,503 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.88x = 1,503 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.88x = 530,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,258.40/1,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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