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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.41, 1,517.21 and 317.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.41, 1,517.21 and 317.87 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.41 : 1,517.21 = 317.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.41/1,517.21 = 317.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.41x = 1,517.21 × 317.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.41x = 482,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,280.89/1,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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