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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.48, 1,512.18 and 575.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.48, 1,512.18 and 575.94 is: 863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.48 : 1,512.18 = 575.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.48/1,512.18 = 575.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.48x = 1,512.18 × 575.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.48x = 870,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,924.95/1,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.60

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