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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.06, 1,516.59 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.06, 1,516.59 and 317.70 is: 476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.06 : 1,516.59 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.06/1,516.59 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.06x = 1,516.59 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.06x = 481,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,820.64/1,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.55

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