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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.81, 1,517.80 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.81, 1,517.80 and 353.58 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.81 : 1,517.80 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.81/1,517.80 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.81x = 1,517.80 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.81x = 536,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,663.72/1,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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