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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.39, 1,561.95 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.39, 1,561.95 and 310.77 is: 466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.39 : 1,561.95 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.39/1,561.95 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.39x = 1,561.95 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.39x = 485,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,407.20/1,041.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.11

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