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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.80, 1,510.32 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.80, 1,510.32 and 313.50 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.80 : 1,510.32 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.80/1,510.32 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.80x = 1,510.32 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.80x = 473,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,485.32/1,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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