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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.37, 1,515.54 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.37, 1,515.54 and 317.04 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.37 : 1,515.54 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.37/1,515.54 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.37x = 1,515.54 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.37x = 480,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,486.80/1,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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