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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.36, 1,515.69 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.36, 1,515.69 and 317.09 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.36 : 1,515.69 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.36/1,515.69 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.36x = 1,515.69 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.36x = 480,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,613.93/1,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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