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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.68, 1,518.36 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.68, 1,518.36 and 319.14 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.68 : 1,518.36 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.68/1,518.36 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.68x = 1,518.36 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.68x = 484,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,569.41/1,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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