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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.86, 1,510.10 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.86, 1,510.10 and 313.44 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.86 : 1,510.10 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.86/1,510.10 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.86x = 1,510.10 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.86x = 473,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,325.74/1,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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