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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.13, 1,512.50 and 431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.13, 1,512.50 and 431.05 is: 646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.13 : 1,512.50 = 431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.13/1,512.50 = 431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.13x = 1,512.50 × 431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.13x = 651,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,963.13/1,008.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.71

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