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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.57, 1,503.85 and 353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.57, 1,503.85 and 353.15 is: 529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.57 : 1,503.85 = 353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.57/1,503.85 = 353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.57x = 1,503.85 × 353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.57x = 531,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,084.63/1,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.72

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