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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.73, 1,509.94 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.73, 1,509.94 and 313.37 is: 470.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.73 : 1,509.94 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.73/1,509.94 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.73x = 1,509.94 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.73x = 473,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,169.90/1,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.01

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