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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.46, 1,516.64 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.46, 1,516.64 and 600.36 is: 899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.46 : 1,516.64 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.46/1,516.64 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.46x = 1,516.64 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.46x = 910,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,529.99/1,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.32

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