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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.90, 1,503.53 and 352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.90, 1,503.53 and 352.63 is: 529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.90 : 1,503.53 = 352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.90/1,503.53 = 352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.90x = 1,503.53 × 352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.90x = 530,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,189.78/1,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.18

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