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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.07, 1,511.48 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.07, 1,511.48 and 349.79 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.07 : 1,511.48 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.07/1,511.48 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.07x = 1,511.48 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.07x = 528,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,702.62/1,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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