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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.62, 1,518.24 and 396.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.62, 1,518.24 and 396.01 is: 593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.62 : 1,518.24 = 396.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.62/1,518.24 = 396.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.62x = 1,518.24 × 396.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.62x = 601,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,230.84/1,012.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.74

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