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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.55, 1,561.10 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.55, 1,561.10 and 310.20 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.55 : 1,561.10 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.55/1,561.10 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.55x = 1,561.10 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.55x = 484,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,253.22/1,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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