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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.44, 1,513.31 and 431.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.44, 1,513.31 and 431.32 is: 647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.44 : 1,513.31 = 431.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.44/1,513.31 = 431.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.44x = 1,513.31 × 431.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.44x = 652,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,720.87/1,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.26

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