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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.95, 1,513.58 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.95, 1,513.58 and 315.47 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.95 : 1,513.58 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.95/1,513.58 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.95x = 1,513.58 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.95x = 477,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,487.51/1,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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