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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.44, 1,560.78 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.44, 1,560.78 and 310.12 is: 465.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.44 : 1,560.78 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.44/1,560.78 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.44x = 1,560.78 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.44x = 484,029.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,029.09/1,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.22

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