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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.03, 1,510.65 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.03, 1,510.65 and 313.71 is: 470.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.03 : 1,510.65 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.03/1,510.65 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.03x = 1,510.65 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.03x = 473,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,900.35/1,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.59

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