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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.71, 1,512.77 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.71, 1,512.77 and 350.56 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.71 : 1,512.77 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.71/1,512.77 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.71x = 1,512.77 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.71x = 530,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,316.65/1,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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