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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.67, 1,513.86 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.67, 1,513.86 and 316.14 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.67 : 1,513.86 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.67/1,513.86 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.67x = 1,513.86 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.67x = 478,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,591.70/1,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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