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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.94, 1,561.22 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.94, 1,561.22 and 310.34 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.94 : 1,561.22 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.94/1,561.22 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.94x = 1,561.22 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.94x = 484,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,509.01/1,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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