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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.08, 1,512.38 and 911.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.08, 1,512.38 and 911.69 is: 1,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.08 : 1,512.38 = 911.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.08/1,512.38 = 911.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.08x = 1,512.38 × 911.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.08x = 1,378,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,809.60/1,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.76

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