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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.75, 1,504.37 and 318.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.75, 1,504.37 and 318.75 is: 478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.75 : 1,504.37 = 318.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.75/1,504.37 = 318.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.75x = 1,504.37 × 318.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.75x = 479,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,516.34/1,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.20

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