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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.34, 1,518.78 and 435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.34, 1,518.78 and 435.08 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.34 : 1,518.78 = 435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.34/1,518.78 = 435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.34x = 1,518.78 × 435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.34x = 660,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,790.80/1,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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