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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.86 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.86 and 315.24 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,512.86 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,512.86 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,512.86 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 476,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,912.41/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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