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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.98, 1,512.40 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.98, 1,512.40 and 461.52 is: 691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.98 : 1,512.40 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.98/1,512.40 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.98x = 1,512.40 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.98x = 698,002.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,002.85/1,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.79

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