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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.06, 1,561.37 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.06, 1,561.37 and 310.44 is: 465.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.06 : 1,561.37 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.06/1,561.37 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.06x = 1,561.37 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.06x = 484,710.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,710.15/1,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.59

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