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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.54, 1,560.48 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.54, 1,560.48 and 310.16 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.54 : 1,560.48 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.54/1,560.48 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.54x = 1,560.48 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.54x = 483,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,998.48/1,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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