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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.52, 1,518.16 and 549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.52, 1,518.16 and 549.47 is: 823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.52 : 1,518.16 = 549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.52/1,518.16 = 549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.52x = 1,518.16 × 549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.52x = 834,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,183.38/1,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.87

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