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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.85, 1,513.13 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.85, 1,513.13 and 315.35 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.85 : 1,513.13 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.85/1,513.13 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.85x = 1,513.13 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.85x = 477,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,163.97/1,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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