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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.30, 1,513.88 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.30, 1,513.88 and 315.92 is: 473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.30 : 1,513.88 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.30/1,513.88 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.30x = 1,513.88 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.30x = 478,264.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,264.97/1,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.86

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