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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.98 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,512.98 and 315.18 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,512.98 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,512.98 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,512.98 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 476,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,861.82/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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