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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,511.96 and 574.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,511.96 and 574.24 is: 861.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,511.96 = 574.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,511.96 = 574.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,511.96 × 574.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 868,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,227.91/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.34

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