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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.16, 1,517.12 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.16, 1,517.12 and 353.10 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.16 : 1,517.12 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.16/1,517.12 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.16x = 1,517.12 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.16x = 535,695.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,695.07/1,011.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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