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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.32, 1,517.76 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.32, 1,517.76 and 395.97 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.32 : 1,517.76 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.32/1,517.76 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.32x = 1,517.76 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.32x = 600,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,987.43/1,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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