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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.32, 1,518.62 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.32, 1,518.62 and 354.33 is: 531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.32 : 1,518.62 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.32/1,518.62 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.32x = 1,518.62 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.32x = 538,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,090.85/1,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.54

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