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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.50, 1,512.68 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.50, 1,512.68 and 268.10 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.50 : 1,512.68 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.50/1,512.68 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.50x = 1,512.68 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.50x = 405,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,540.60/1,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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