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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,518.58 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,518.58 and 396.08 is: 594.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.20 : 1,518.58 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.20/1,518.58 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.20x = 1,518.58 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.20x = 601,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,477.76/1,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.23

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