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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.84, 1,513.24 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.84, 1,513.24 and 461.18 is: 691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.84 : 1,513.24 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.84/1,513.24 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.84x = 1,513.24 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.84x = 697,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,876.02/1,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.76

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