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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.50, 1,511.35 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.50, 1,511.35 and 314.18 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.50 : 1,511.35 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.50/1,511.35 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.50x = 1,511.35 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.50x = 474,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,832.60/1,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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