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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.80, 1,512.88 and 359.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.80, 1,512.88 and 359.38 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.80 : 1,512.88 = 359.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.80/1,512.88 = 359.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.80x = 1,512.88 × 359.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.80x = 543,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,698.81/1,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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