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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.78, 1,560.70 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.78, 1,560.70 and 310.20 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.78 : 1,560.70 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.78/1,560.70 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.78x = 1,560.70 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.78x = 484,129.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,129.14/1,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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