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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.01, 1,514.47 and 316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.01, 1,514.47 and 316.38 is: 474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.01 : 1,514.47 = 316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.01/1,514.47 = 316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.01x = 1,514.47 × 316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.01x = 479,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,148.02/1,010.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.40

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