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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.34, 1,562.03 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.34, 1,562.03 and 310.93 is: 466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.34 : 1,562.03 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.34/1,562.03 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.34x = 1,562.03 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.34x = 485,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,681.99/1,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.40

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