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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.05, 1,509.49 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.05, 1,509.49 and 597.48 is: 894.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.05 : 1,509.49 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.05/1,509.49 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.05x = 1,509.49 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.05x = 901,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,890.09/1,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.69

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