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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.05, 1,517.26 and 395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.05, 1,517.26 and 395.64 is: 593.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.05 : 1,517.26 = 395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.05/1,517.26 = 395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.05x = 1,517.26 × 395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.05x = 600,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,279.18/1,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.13

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