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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.34, 1,561.94 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.34, 1,561.94 and 310.94 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.34 : 1,561.94 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.34/1,561.94 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.34x = 1,561.94 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.34x = 485,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,669.62/1,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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