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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.06, 1,507.65 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.06, 1,507.65 and 311.76 is: 467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.06 : 1,507.65 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.06/1,507.65 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.06x = 1,507.65 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.06x = 470,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,024.96/1,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.66

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