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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.04, 1,518.80 and 647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.04, 1,518.80 and 647.72 is: 972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.04 : 1,518.80 = 647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.04/1,518.80 = 647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.04x = 1,518.80 × 647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.04x = 983,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,757.14/1,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.05

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