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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.94, 1,508.37 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.94, 1,508.37 and 312.40 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.94 : 1,508.37 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.94/1,508.37 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.94x = 1,508.37 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.94x = 471,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,214.79/1,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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