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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.15, 1,502.98 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.15, 1,502.98 and 352.87 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.15 : 1,502.98 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.15/1,502.98 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.15x = 1,502.98 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.15x = 530,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,356.55/1,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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