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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.81, 1,529.16 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.81, 1,529.16 and 316.83 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.81 : 1,529.16 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.81/1,529.16 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.81x = 1,529.16 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.81x = 484,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,483.76/1,019.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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