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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.32, 1,514.21 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.32, 1,514.21 and 316.04 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.32 : 1,514.21 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.32/1,514.21 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.32x = 1,514.21 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.32x = 478,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,541.78/1,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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