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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.59, 1,518.83 and 396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.59, 1,518.83 and 396.79 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.59 : 1,518.83 = 396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.59/1,518.83 = 396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.59x = 1,518.83 × 396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.59x = 602,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,656.56/1,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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