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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,516.06 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,516.06 and 317.22 is: 475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,516.06 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,516.06 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,516.06 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 480,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,924.55/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.92

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