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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.61, 1,560.93 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.61, 1,560.93 and 310.02 is: 465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.61 : 1,560.93 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.61/1,560.93 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.61x = 1,560.93 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.61x = 483,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,919.52/1,040.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.03

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