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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.36, 1,512.56 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.36, 1,512.56 and 431.24 is: 646.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.36 : 1,512.56 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.36/1,512.56 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.36x = 1,512.56 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.36x = 652,276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,276.37/1,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.87

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