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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.56 and 315.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,513.56 and 315.67 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,513.56 = 315.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,513.56 = 315.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,513.56 × 315.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 477,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,789.09/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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