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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.90, 1,517.48 and 353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.90, 1,517.48 and 353.59 is: 530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.90 : 1,517.48 = 353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.90/1,517.48 = 353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.90x = 1,517.48 × 353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.90x = 536,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,565.75/1,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.26

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