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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.83, 1,510.25 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.83, 1,510.25 and 313.31 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.83 : 1,510.25 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.83/1,510.25 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.83x = 1,510.25 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.83x = 473,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,178.64/1,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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