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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.12, 1,514.44 and 351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.12, 1,514.44 and 351.88 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.12 : 1,514.44 = 351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.12/1,514.44 = 351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.12x = 1,514.44 × 351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.12x = 532,901.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,901.15/1,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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