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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.45, 1,560.74 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.45, 1,560.74 and 310.10 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.45 : 1,560.74 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.45/1,560.74 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.45x = 1,560.74 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.45x = 483,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,976.12/1,040.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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