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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.34, 1,512.60 and 350.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.34, 1,512.60 and 350.11 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.34 : 1,512.60 = 350.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.34/1,512.60 = 350.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.34x = 1,512.60 × 350.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.34x = 529,567.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,567.07/1,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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