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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.68, 1,560.64 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.68, 1,560.64 and 310.28 is: 465.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.68 : 1,560.64 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.68/1,560.64 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.68x = 1,560.64 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.68x = 484,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,235.38/1,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.31

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