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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.19, 1,510.94 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.19, 1,510.94 and 313.92 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.19 : 1,510.94 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.19/1,510.94 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.19x = 1,510.94 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.19x = 474,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,312.72/1,007.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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