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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.23, 1,514.78 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.23, 1,514.78 and 316.71 is: 474.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.23 : 1,514.78 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.23/1,514.78 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.23x = 1,514.78 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.23x = 479,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,738.40/1,010.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.88

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