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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.26, 1,503.38 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.26, 1,503.38 and 318.26 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.26 : 1,503.38 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.26/1,503.38 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.26x = 1,503.38 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.26x = 478,465.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,465.72/1,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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