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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.21, 1,518.01 and 354.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.21, 1,518.01 and 354.06 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.21 : 1,518.01 = 354.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.21/1,518.01 = 354.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.21x = 1,518.01 × 354.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.21x = 537,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,466.62/1,012.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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