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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.82, 1,519.50 and 319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.82, 1,519.50 and 319.47 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.82 : 1,519.50 = 319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.82/1,519.50 = 319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.82x = 1,519.50 × 319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.82x = 485,430.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,430.16/1,012.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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