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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.57, 1,518.79 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.57, 1,518.79 and 396.16 is: 594.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.57 : 1,518.79 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.57/1,518.79 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.57x = 1,518.79 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.57x = 601,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,683.85/1,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.21

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