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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.09, 1,561.48 and 310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.09, 1,561.48 and 310.57 is: 465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.09 : 1,561.48 = 310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.09/1,561.48 = 310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.09x = 1,561.48 × 310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.09x = 484,944.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,944.16/1,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.81

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