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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.05, 1,516.48 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.05, 1,516.48 and 352.87 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.05 : 1,516.48 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.05/1,516.48 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.05x = 1,516.48 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.05x = 535,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,110.95/1,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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