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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.82, 1,512.60 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.82, 1,512.60 and 350.54 is: 525.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.82 : 1,512.60 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.82/1,512.60 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.82x = 1,512.60 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.82x = 530,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,230.59/1,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.60

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