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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.68, 1,510.19 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.68, 1,510.19 and 313.22 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.68 : 1,510.19 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.68/1,510.19 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.68x = 1,510.19 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.68x = 473,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,021.71/1,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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