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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.35, 1,518.79 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.35, 1,518.79 and 550.01 is: 825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.35 : 1,518.79 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.35/1,518.79 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.35x = 1,518.79 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.35x = 835,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,349.69/1,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.16

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