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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.34, 1,518.65 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.34, 1,518.65 and 362.93 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.34 : 1,518.65 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.34/1,518.65 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.34x = 1,518.65 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.34x = 551,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,154.24/1,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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