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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.10, 1,513.14 and 315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.10, 1,513.14 and 315.83 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.10 : 1,513.14 = 315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.10/1,513.14 = 315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.10x = 1,513.14 × 315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.10x = 477,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,887.44/1,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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