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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.40, 1,562.31 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.40, 1,562.31 and 310.96 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.40 : 1,562.31 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.40/1,562.31 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.40x = 1,562.31 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.40x = 485,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,814.36/1,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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