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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.84, 1,560.82 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.84, 1,560.82 and 310.22 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.84 : 1,560.82 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.84/1,560.82 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.84x = 1,560.82 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.84x = 484,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,197.58/1,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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