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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.10, 1,515.43 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.10, 1,515.43 and 316.86 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.10 : 1,515.43 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.10/1,515.43 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.10x = 1,515.43 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.10x = 480,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,183.28/1,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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