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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.47, 1,517.70 and 518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.47, 1,517.70 and 518.87 is: 777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.47 : 1,517.70 = 518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.47/1,517.70 = 518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.47x = 1,517.70 × 518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.47x = 787,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,494.74/1,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.80

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