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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.45, 1,562.37 and 311.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.45, 1,562.37 and 311.03 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.45 : 1,562.37 = 311.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.45/1,562.37 = 311.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.45x = 1,562.37 × 311.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.45x = 485,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,943.94/1,041.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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