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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.24, 1,515.94 and 517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.24, 1,515.94 and 517.43 is: 774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.24 : 1,515.94 = 517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.24/1,515.94 = 517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.24x = 1,515.94 × 517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.24x = 784,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,392.83/1,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.91

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