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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.14, 1,517.31 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.14, 1,517.31 and 396.27 is: 594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.14 : 1,517.31 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.14/1,517.31 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.14x = 1,517.31 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.14x = 601,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,264.43/1,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.05

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