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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.52, 1,518.87 and 396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.52, 1,518.87 and 396.27 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.52 : 1,518.87 = 396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.52/1,518.87 = 396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.52x = 1,518.87 × 396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.52x = 601,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,882.61/1,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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