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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,561.08 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,561.08 and 310.32 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,561.08 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,561.08 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,561.08 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 484,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,434.35/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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