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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.19, 1,502.34 and 352.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.19, 1,502.34 and 352.50 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.19 : 1,502.34 = 352.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.19/1,502.34 = 352.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.19x = 1,502.34 × 352.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.19x = 529,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,574.85/1,002.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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