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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.80, 1,518.12 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.80, 1,518.12 and 518.52 is: 777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.80 : 1,518.12 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.80/1,518.12 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.80x = 1,518.12 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.80x = 787,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,175.58/1,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.23

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