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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.24, 1,518.36 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.24, 1,518.36 and 362.82 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.24 : 1,518.36 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.24/1,518.36 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.24x = 1,518.36 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.24x = 550,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,891.38/1,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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