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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.91, 1,510.70 and 313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.91, 1,510.70 and 313.73 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.91 : 1,510.70 = 313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.91/1,510.70 = 313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.91x = 1,510.70 × 313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.91x = 473,951.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,951.91/1,006.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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