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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.81, 1,511.90 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.81, 1,511.90 and 314.31 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.81 : 1,511.90 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.81/1,511.90 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.81x = 1,511.90 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.81x = 475,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,210.57/1,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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