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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.13, 1,517.39 and 353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.13, 1,517.39 and 353.01 is: 529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.13 : 1,517.39 = 353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.13/1,517.39 = 353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.13x = 1,517.39 × 353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.13x = 535,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,651.11/1,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.75

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