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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.11, 1,517.07 and 317.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.11, 1,517.07 and 317.89 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.11 : 1,517.07 = 317.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.11/1,517.07 = 317.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.11x = 1,517.07 × 317.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.11x = 482,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,253.80/1,011.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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