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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.76, 1,561.19 and 310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.76, 1,561.19 and 310.37 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.76 : 1,561.19 = 310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.76/1,561.19 = 310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.76x = 1,561.19 × 310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.76x = 484,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,537.18/1,040.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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