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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.45, 1,502.96 and 999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.45, 1,502.96 and 999.95 is: 1,490.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.45 : 1,502.96 = 999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.45/1,502.96 = 999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.45x = 1,502.96 × 999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.45x = 1,502,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,872.34/1,008.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.28

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