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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.15, 1,518.27 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.15, 1,518.27 and 492.22 is: 738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.15 : 1,518.27 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.15/1,518.27 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.15x = 1,518.27 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.15x = 747,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,322.86/1,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.35

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