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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.49, 1,560.75 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.49, 1,560.75 and 310.62 is: 465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.49 : 1,560.75 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.49/1,560.75 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.49x = 1,560.75 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.49x = 484,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,800.17/1,040.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.93

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