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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.63, 1,513.11 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.63, 1,513.11 and 315.24 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.63 : 1,513.11 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.63/1,513.11 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.63x = 1,513.11 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.63x = 476,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,992.80/1,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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