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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.23, 1,512.86 and 521.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.23, 1,512.86 and 521.17 is: 782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.23 : 1,512.86 = 521.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.23/1,512.86 = 521.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.23x = 1,512.86 × 521.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.23x = 788,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,450.86/1,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.02

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