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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.88, 1,519.32 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.88, 1,519.32 and 319.55 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.88 : 1,519.32 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.88/1,519.32 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.88x = 1,519.32 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.88x = 485,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,498.71/1,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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