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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.52, 1,514.33 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.52, 1,514.33 and 316.26 is: 474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.52 : 1,514.33 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.52/1,514.33 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.52x = 1,514.33 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.52x = 478,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,920.42/1,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.41

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