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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,510.68 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,510.68 and 685.44 is: 1,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,510.68 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,510.68 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,510.68 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 1,035,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,480.50/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.26

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