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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.26, 1,511.04 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.26, 1,511.04 and 314 is: 471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.26 : 1,511.04 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.26/1,511.04 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.26x = 1,511.04 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.26x = 474,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,466.56/1,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.05

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