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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.16, 1,512.42 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.16, 1,512.42 and 314.67 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.16 : 1,512.42 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.16/1,512.42 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.16x = 1,512.42 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.16x = 475,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,910.96/1,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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