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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.65, 1,519.02 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.65, 1,519.02 and 319.38 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.65 : 1,519.02 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.65/1,519.02 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.65x = 1,519.02 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.65x = 485,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,144.61/1,012.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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