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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.76, 1,518.04 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.76, 1,518.04 and 427.60 is: 640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.76 : 1,518.04 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.76/1,518.04 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.76x = 1,518.04 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.76x = 649,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,113.90/1,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.94

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