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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.46, 1,518.08 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.46, 1,518.08 and 395.44 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.46 : 1,518.08 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.46/1,518.08 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.46x = 1,518.08 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.46x = 600,307.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,307.58/1,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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