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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.05, 1,561.57 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.05, 1,561.57 and 310.60 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.05 : 1,561.57 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.05/1,561.57 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.05x = 1,561.57 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.05x = 485,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,018.96/1,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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