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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,503.93 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,503.93 and 353.52 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,503.93 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,503.93 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,503.93 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 531,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,669.33/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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