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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.50, 1,518.14 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.50, 1,518.14 and 354.02 is: 530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.50 : 1,518.14 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.50/1,518.14 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.50x = 1,518.14 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.50x = 537,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,445.22/1,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.81

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