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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.36, 1,507.85 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.36, 1,507.85 and 311.94 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.36 : 1,507.85 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.36/1,507.85 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.36x = 1,507.85 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.36x = 470,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,358.73/1,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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