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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.17, 1,515.27 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.17, 1,515.27 and 316.82 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.17 : 1,515.27 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.17/1,515.27 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.17x = 1,515.27 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.17x = 480,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,065.35/1,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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