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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.81, 1,514.77 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.81, 1,514.77 and 316.48 is: 474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.81 : 1,514.77 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.81/1,514.77 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.81x = 1,514.77 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.81x = 479,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,394.41/1,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.74

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