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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.61, 1,516.19 and 317.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.61, 1,516.19 and 317.39 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.61 : 1,516.19 = 317.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.61/1,516.19 = 317.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.61x = 1,516.19 × 317.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.61x = 481,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,214.38/1,010.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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