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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.35, 1,518.22 and 395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.35, 1,518.22 and 395.92 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.35 : 1,518.22 = 395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.35/1,518.22 = 395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.35x = 1,518.22 × 395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.35x = 601,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,093.66/1,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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