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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.81 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.81 and 350.37 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,512.81 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,512.81 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,512.81 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 530,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,043.24/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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