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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.05 and 312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.10, 1,509.05 and 312.77 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.10 : 1,509.05 = 312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.10/1,509.05 = 312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.10x = 1,509.05 × 312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.10x = 471,976.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,976.46/1,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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