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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.68, 1,514.70 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.68, 1,514.70 and 316.37 is: 474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.68 : 1,514.70 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.68/1,514.70 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.68x = 1,514.70 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.68x = 479,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,209.43/1,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.61

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