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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.86, 1,513.47 and 359.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.86, 1,513.47 and 359.57 is: 539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.86 : 1,513.47 = 359.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.86/1,513.47 = 359.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.86x = 1,513.47 × 359.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.86x = 544,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,198.41/1,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.42

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