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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.45, 1,562.24 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.45, 1,562.24 and 311.10 is: 466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.45 : 1,562.24 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.45/1,562.24 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.45x = 1,562.24 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.45x = 486,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,012.86/1,041.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.67

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