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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.08, 1,515.94 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.08, 1,515.94 and 317.52 is: 476.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.08 : 1,515.94 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.08/1,515.94 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.08x = 1,515.94 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.08x = 481,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,340.48/1,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.06

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