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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.06, 1,503.57 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.06, 1,503.57 and 353.10 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.06 : 1,503.57 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.06/1,503.57 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.06x = 1,503.57 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.06x = 530,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,910.57/1,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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