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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.38, 1,562.10 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.38, 1,562.10 and 311 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.38 : 1,562.10 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.38/1,562.10 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.38x = 1,562.10 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.38x = 485,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,813.10/1,041.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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