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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.35 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,504.35 and 353.67 is: 530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,504.35 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,504.35 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,504.35 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 532,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,043.46/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.52

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