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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.05, 1,518.45 and 396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.05, 1,518.45 and 396.19 is: 594.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.05 : 1,518.45 = 396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.05/1,518.45 = 396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.05x = 1,518.45 × 396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.05x = 601,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,594.71/1,012.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.43

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