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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.60, 1,513.05 and 315.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.60, 1,513.05 and 315.33 is: 473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.60 : 1,513.05 = 315.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.60/1,513.05 = 315.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.60x = 1,513.05 × 315.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.60x = 477,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,110.06/1,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.04

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