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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.82, 1,512.69 and 431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.82, 1,512.69 and 431.38 is: 646.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.82 : 1,512.69 = 431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.82/1,512.69 = 431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.82x = 1,512.69 × 431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.82x = 652,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,544.21/1,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.84

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