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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.77, 1,513.08 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.77, 1,513.08 and 315.54 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.77 : 1,513.08 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.77/1,513.08 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.77x = 1,513.08 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.77x = 477,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,437.26/1,008.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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