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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.13, 1,518.19 and 699.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.13, 1,518.19 and 699.47 is: 1,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.13 : 1,518.19 = 699.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.13/1,518.19 = 699.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.13x = 1,518.19 × 699.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.13x = 1,061,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,928.36/1,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.20

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