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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.58, 1,562.64 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.58, 1,562.64 and 311.16 is: 466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.58 : 1,562.64 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.58/1,562.64 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.58x = 1,562.64 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.58x = 486,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,231.06/1,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.82

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