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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.28, 1,501.86 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.28, 1,501.86 and 317.28 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.28 : 1,501.86 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.28/1,501.86 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.28x = 1,501.86 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.28x = 476,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,510.14/1,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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