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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.92, 1,512.93 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.92, 1,512.93 and 384.11 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.92 : 1,512.93 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.92/1,512.93 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.92x = 1,512.93 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.92x = 581,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,123.98/1,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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