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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.12, 1,509.05 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.12, 1,509.05 and 312.66 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.12 : 1,509.05 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.12/1,509.05 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.12x = 1,509.05 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.12x = 471,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,818.60/1,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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