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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.94, 1,512.54 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.94, 1,512.54 and 350.40 is: 525.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.94 : 1,512.54 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.94/1,512.54 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.94x = 1,512.54 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.94x = 529,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,994.02/1,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.30

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