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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.71, 1,518.75 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.71, 1,518.75 and 354.57 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.71 : 1,518.75 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.71/1,518.75 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.71x = 1,518.75 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.71x = 538,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,503.19/1,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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