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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.12, 1,511.79 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.12, 1,511.79 and 349.80 is: 524.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.12 : 1,511.79 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.12/1,511.79 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.12x = 1,511.79 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.12x = 528,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,824.14/1,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.56

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