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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.88, 1,512.60 and 623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.88, 1,512.60 and 623.76 is: 935.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.88 : 1,512.60 = 623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.88/1,512.60 = 623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.88x = 1,512.60 × 623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.88x = 943,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,499.38/1,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.19

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