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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.75, 1,502.63 and 317.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.75, 1,502.63 and 317.75 is: 476.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.75 : 1,502.63 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.75/1,502.63 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.75x = 1,502.63 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.75x = 477,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,460.68/1,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.63

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