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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.91, 1,503.23 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.91, 1,503.23 and 352.83 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.91 : 1,503.23 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.91/1,503.23 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.91x = 1,503.23 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.91x = 530,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,382.88/1,001.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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