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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.41, 1,516.98 and 317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.41, 1,516.98 and 317.91 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.41 : 1,516.98 = 317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.41/1,516.98 = 317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.41x = 1,516.98 × 317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.41x = 482,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,263.11/1,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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