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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.43, 1,512.74 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.43, 1,512.74 and 268.16 is: 402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.43 : 1,512.74 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.43/1,512.74 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.43x = 1,512.74 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.43x = 405,649.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,649.47/1,008.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.26

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