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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.30, 1,562.26 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.30, 1,562.26 and 310.90 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.30 : 1,562.26 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.30/1,562.26 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.30x = 1,562.26 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.30x = 485,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,706.63/1,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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