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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.94, 1,518.96 and 354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.94, 1,518.96 and 354.68 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.94 : 1,518.96 = 354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.94/1,518.96 = 354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.94x = 1,518.96 × 354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.94x = 538,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,744.73/1,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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