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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,516.68 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,516.68 and 426.72 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.20 : 1,516.68 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.20/1,516.68 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.20x = 1,516.68 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.20x = 647,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,197.69/1,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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