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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.82, 1,506.86 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.82, 1,506.86 and 311.54 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.82 : 1,506.86 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.82/1,506.86 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.82x = 1,506.86 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.82x = 469,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,447.16/1,004.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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