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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.68, 1,512.40 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.68, 1,512.40 and 474.36 is: 711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.68 : 1,512.40 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.68/1,512.40 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.68x = 1,512.40 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.68x = 717,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,422.06/1,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.25

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