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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.46, 1,518.17 and 637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.46, 1,518.17 and 637.22 is: 955.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.46 : 1,518.17 = 637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.46/1,518.17 = 637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.46x = 1,518.17 × 637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.46x = 967,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,408.90/1,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.51

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