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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.50, 1,512.85 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.50, 1,512.85 and 315.18 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.50 : 1,512.85 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.50/1,512.85 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.50x = 1,512.85 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.50x = 476,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,820.06/1,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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