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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.73, 1,507.11 and 311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.73, 1,507.11 and 311.39 is: 467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.73 : 1,507.11 = 311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.73/1,507.11 = 311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.73x = 1,507.11 × 311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.73x = 469,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,298.98/1,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.09

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