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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.87, 1,512.64 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.87, 1,512.64 and 424.24 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.87 : 1,512.64 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.87/1,512.64 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.87x = 1,512.64 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.87x = 641,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,722.39/1,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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