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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.38, 1,518.54 and 492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.38, 1,518.54 and 492.28 is: 738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.38 : 1,518.54 = 492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.38/1,518.54 = 492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.38x = 1,518.54 × 492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.38x = 747,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,546.87/1,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.41

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