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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.07, 1,518.12 and 426.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.07, 1,518.12 and 426.92 is: 640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.07 : 1,518.12 = 426.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.07/1,518.12 = 426.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.07x = 1,518.12 × 426.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.07x = 648,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,108.20/1,012.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.38

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