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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.60, 1,510.12 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.60, 1,510.12 and 313.26 is: 469.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.60 : 1,510.12 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.60/1,510.12 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.60x = 1,510.12 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.60x = 473,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,060.19/1,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.96

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