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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.32, 1,507.38 and 311.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.32, 1,507.38 and 311.79 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.32 : 1,507.38 = 311.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.32/1,507.38 = 311.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.32x = 1,507.38 × 311.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.32x = 469,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,986.01/1,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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