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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.96, 1,519.66 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.96, 1,519.66 and 396.50 is: 594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.96 : 1,519.66 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.96/1,519.66 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.96x = 1,519.66 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.96x = 602,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,538.09/1,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.83

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