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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.39, 1,512.90 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.39, 1,512.90 and 453.57 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.39 : 1,512.90 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.39/1,512.90 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.39x = 1,512.90 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.39x = 686,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,206.05/1,008.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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