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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.02, 1,518.12 and 395.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.02, 1,518.12 and 395.77 is: 593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.02 : 1,518.12 = 395.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.02/1,518.12 = 395.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.02x = 1,518.12 × 395.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.02x = 600,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,826.35/1,012.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.69

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