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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.59, 1,512.77 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.59, 1,512.77 and 315.20 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.59 : 1,512.77 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.59/1,512.77 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.59x = 1,512.77 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.59x = 476,827.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,827.31/1,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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