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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.75, 1,519.05 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.75, 1,519.05 and 319.44 is: 479.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.75 : 1,519.05 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.75/1,519.05 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.75x = 1,519.05 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.75x = 485,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,252.23/1,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.14

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