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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.13, 1,507.29 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.13, 1,507.29 and 311.64 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.13 : 1,507.29 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.13/1,507.29 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.13x = 1,507.29 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.13x = 469,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,731.86/1,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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