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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.08, 1,517.74 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.08, 1,517.74 and 353.79 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.08 : 1,517.74 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.08/1,517.74 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.08x = 1,517.74 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.08x = 536,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,959.47/1,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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