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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,555.98 and 1,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,555.98 and 1,012.92 is: 1,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,555.98 = 1,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,555.98 = 1,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,555.98 × 1,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 1,576,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,083.26/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.32

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