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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.96, 1,518.14 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.96, 1,518.14 and 353.90 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.96 : 1,518.14 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.96/1,518.14 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.96x = 1,518.14 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.96x = 537,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,274.43/1,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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