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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.89, 1,502.97 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.89, 1,502.97 and 352.68 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.89 : 1,502.97 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.89/1,502.97 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.89x = 1,502.97 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.89x = 530,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,067.46/1,001.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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