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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012, 1,516.54 and 579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012, 1,516.54 and 579.28 is: 868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012 : 1,516.54 = 579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012/1,516.54 = 579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012x = 1,516.54 × 579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012x = 878,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,501.29/1,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.08

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