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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.67, 1,508.71 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.67, 1,508.71 and 312.32 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.67 : 1,508.71 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.67/1,508.71 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.67x = 1,508.71 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.67x = 471,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,197.32/1,005.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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