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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.73, 1,518.52 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.73, 1,518.52 and 395.72 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.73 : 1,518.52 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.73/1,518.52 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.73x = 1,518.52 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.73x = 600,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,908.73/1,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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