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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.68, 1,513.08 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.68, 1,513.08 and 315.32 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.68 : 1,513.08 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.68/1,513.08 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.68x = 1,513.08 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.68x = 477,104.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,104.39/1,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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