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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.82, 1,517.87 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.82, 1,517.87 and 353.83 is: 530.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.82 : 1,517.87 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.82/1,517.87 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.82x = 1,517.87 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.82x = 537,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,066.17/1,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.79

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