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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.33, 1,562.25 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.33, 1,562.25 and 310.89 is: 466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.33 : 1,562.25 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.33/1,562.25 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.33x = 1,562.25 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.33x = 485,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,687.90/1,041.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.41

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