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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.60, 1,514.40 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.60, 1,514.40 and 316.27 is: 474.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.60 : 1,514.40 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.60/1,514.40 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.60x = 1,514.40 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.60x = 478,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,959.29/1,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.41

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