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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.21, 1,512.57 and 359.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.21, 1,512.57 and 359.01 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.21 : 1,512.57 = 359.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.21/1,512.57 = 359.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.21x = 1,512.57 × 359.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.21x = 543,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,027.76/1,008.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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