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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.10, 1,518.51 and 427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.10, 1,518.51 and 427.25 is: 641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.10 : 1,518.51 = 427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.10/1,518.51 = 427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.10x = 1,518.51 × 427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.10x = 648,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,776.87/1,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.02

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