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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.45, 1,509.14 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.45, 1,509.14 and 312.82 is: 469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.45 : 1,509.14 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.45/1,509.14 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.45x = 1,509.14 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.45x = 472,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,087.61/1,006.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.06

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