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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.23, 1,517.91 and 427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.23, 1,517.91 and 427.49 is: 641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.23 : 1,517.91 = 427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.23/1,517.91 = 427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.23x = 1,517.91 × 427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.23x = 648,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,891.35/1,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.05

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