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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.94, 1,516.88 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.94, 1,516.88 and 317.71 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.94 : 1,516.88 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.94/1,516.88 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.94x = 1,516.88 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.94x = 481,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,927.94/1,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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