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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.83, 1,517.88 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.83, 1,517.88 and 318.54 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.83 : 1,517.88 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.83/1,517.88 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.83x = 1,517.88 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.83x = 483,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,505.50/1,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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