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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.58, 1,560.94 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.58, 1,560.94 and 310.14 is: 465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.58 : 1,560.94 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.58/1,560.94 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.58x = 1,560.94 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.58x = 484,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,109.93/1,040.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.23

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