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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.93, 1,518.73 and 319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.93, 1,518.73 and 319.39 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.93 : 1,518.73 = 319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.93/1,518.73 = 319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.93x = 1,518.73 × 319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.93x = 485,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,067.17/1,012.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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