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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.06, 1,517.22 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.06, 1,517.22 and 395.62 is: 593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.06 : 1,517.22 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.06/1,517.22 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.06x = 1,517.22 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.06x = 600,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,242.58/1,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.09

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