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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.09, 1,513.84 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.09, 1,513.84 and 315.73 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.09 : 1,513.84 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.09/1,513.84 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.09x = 1,513.84 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.09x = 477,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,966.40/1,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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