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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.91, 1,519.29 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.91, 1,519.29 and 581.04 is: 871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.91 : 1,519.29 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.91/1,519.29 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.91x = 1,519.29 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.91x = 882,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,768.26/1,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.52

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