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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.39, 1,518.58 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.39, 1,518.58 and 579.24 is: 868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.39 : 1,518.58 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.39/1,518.58 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.39x = 1,518.58 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.39x = 879,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,622.28/1,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.86

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