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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.84, 1,513.53 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.84, 1,513.53 and 315.52 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.84 : 1,513.53 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.84/1,513.53 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.84x = 1,513.53 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.84x = 477,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,549.24/1,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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