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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.21, 1,509.54 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.21, 1,509.54 and 312.90 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.21 : 1,509.54 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.21/1,509.54 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.21x = 1,509.54 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.21x = 472,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,328.23/1,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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