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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.57, 1,517.49 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.57, 1,517.49 and 353.58 is: 530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.57 : 1,517.49 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.57/1,517.49 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.57x = 1,517.49 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.57x = 536,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,554.11/1,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.42

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