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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.17, 1,516.33 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.17, 1,516.33 and 317.66 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.17 : 1,516.33 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.17/1,516.33 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.17x = 1,516.33 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.17x = 481,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,670.20/1,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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