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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.24, 1,560.36 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.24, 1,560.36 and 310.36 is: 465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.24 : 1,560.36 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.24/1,560.36 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.24x = 1,560.36 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.24x = 484,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,273.33/1,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.54

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