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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.30, 1,510.65 and 623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.30, 1,510.65 and 623.10 is: 933.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.30 : 1,510.65 = 623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.30/1,510.65 = 623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.30x = 1,510.65 × 623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.30x = 941,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,286.02/1,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.54

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