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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.57, 1,517.36 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.57, 1,517.36 and 318.42 is: 477.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.57 : 1,517.36 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.57/1,517.36 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.57x = 1,517.36 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.57x = 483,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,157.77/1,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.63

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