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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.70, 1,512.56 and 521.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.70, 1,512.56 and 521.62 is: 782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.70 : 1,512.56 = 521.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.70/1,512.56 = 521.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.70x = 1,512.56 × 521.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.70x = 788,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,981.55/1,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.18

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