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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.43, 1,562.37 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.43, 1,562.37 and 311.06 is: 466.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.43 : 1,562.37 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.43/1,562.37 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.43x = 1,562.37 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.43x = 485,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,990.81/1,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.66

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