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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.91, 1,503.06 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.91, 1,503.06 and 353.10 is: 529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.91 : 1,503.06 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.91/1,503.06 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.91x = 1,503.06 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.91x = 530,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,730.49/1,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.72

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