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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.56, 1,512.84 and 324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.56, 1,512.84 and 324.56 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.56 : 1,512.84 = 324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.56/1,512.84 = 324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.56x = 1,512.84 × 324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.56x = 491,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,012.35/1,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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