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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.92, 1,516.40 and 317.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.92, 1,516.40 and 317.57 is: 476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.92 : 1,516.40 = 317.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.92/1,516.40 = 317.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.92x = 1,516.40 × 317.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.92x = 481,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,565.35/1,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.36

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