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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.54, 1,561.98 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.54, 1,561.98 and 311.16 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.54 : 1,561.98 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.54/1,561.98 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.54x = 1,561.98 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.54x = 486,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,025.70/1,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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