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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012, 1,396.62 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012, 1,396.62 and 592.48 is: 817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012 : 1,396.62 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012/1,396.62 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012x = 1,396.62 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012x = 827,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,469.42/1,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.66

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