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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.40, 1,518.32 and 395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.40, 1,518.32 and 395.98 is: 593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.40 : 1,518.32 = 395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.40/1,518.32 = 395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.40x = 1,518.32 × 395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.40x = 601,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,224.35/1,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.86

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