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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.18, 1,512.50 and 715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.18, 1,512.50 and 715.80 is: 1,073.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.18 : 1,512.50 = 715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.18/1,512.50 = 715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.18x = 1,512.50 × 715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.18x = 1,082,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,647.50/1,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.86

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