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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000, 1,500 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000, 1,500 and 316 is: 474

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000 : 1,500 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000/1,500 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000x = 1,500 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000x = 474,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,000/1,000
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474

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