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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.80, 1,516.77 and 579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.80, 1,516.77 and 579.18 is: 867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.80 : 1,516.77 = 579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.80/1,516.77 = 579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.80x = 1,516.77 × 579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.80x = 878,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,482.85/1,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.38

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