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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.01, 1,561.78 and 310.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.01, 1,561.78 and 310.59 is: 465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.01 : 1,561.78 = 310.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.01/1,561.78 = 310.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.01x = 1,561.78 × 310.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.01x = 485,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,073.25/1,041.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.96

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