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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.30, 1,518.04 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.30, 1,518.04 and 395.92 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.30 : 1,518.04 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.30/1,518.04 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.30x = 1,518.04 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.30x = 601,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,022.40/1,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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