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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.60, 1,518.60 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.60, 1,518.60 and 396.16 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.60 : 1,518.60 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.60/1,518.60 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.60x = 1,518.60 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.60x = 601,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,608.58/1,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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