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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,516.11 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,516.11 and 317.28 is: 476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,516.11 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,516.11 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,516.11 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 481,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,031.38/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.01

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