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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.18, 1,561.73 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.18, 1,561.73 and 310.73 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.18 : 1,561.73 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.18/1,561.73 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.18x = 1,561.73 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.18x = 485,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,280.18/1,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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