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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.77, 1,561.14 and 310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.77, 1,561.14 and 310.45 is: 465.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.77 : 1,561.14 = 310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.77/1,561.14 = 310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.77x = 1,561.14 × 310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.77x = 484,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,655.91/1,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.67

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