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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.55, 1,518.35 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.55, 1,518.35 and 396.54 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.55 : 1,518.35 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.55/1,518.35 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.55x = 1,518.35 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.55x = 602,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,084.53/1,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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