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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.15, 1,503.14 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.15, 1,503.14 and 352.85 is: 529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.15 : 1,503.14 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.15/1,503.14 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.15x = 1,503.14 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.15x = 530,373.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,373.67/1,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.24

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