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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.69, 1,504.04 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.69, 1,504.04 and 353.43 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.69 : 1,504.04 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.69/1,504.04 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.69x = 1,504.04 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.69x = 531,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,571.09/1,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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