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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.60, 1,503.63 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.60, 1,503.63 and 353.25 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.60 : 1,503.63 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.60/1,503.63 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.60x = 1,503.63 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.60x = 531,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,157.30/1,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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