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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.34, 1,516.12 and 646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.34, 1,516.12 and 646.02 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.34 : 1,516.12 = 646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.34/1,516.12 = 646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.34x = 1,516.12 × 646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.34x = 979,440.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,440.61/1,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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