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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,396.32 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,396.32 and 618.52 is: 853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.20 : 1,396.32 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.20/1,396.32 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.20x = 1,396.32 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.20x = 863,651.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,651.85/1,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.24

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