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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.48, 1,513.80 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.48, 1,513.80 and 431.76 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.48 : 1,513.80 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.48/1,513.80 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.48x = 1,513.80 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.48x = 653,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,598.29/1,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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