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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.18, 1,512.29 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.18, 1,512.29 and 315.02 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.18 : 1,512.29 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.18/1,512.29 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.18x = 1,512.29 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.18x = 476,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,406.16/1,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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