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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.70, 1,562.80 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.70, 1,562.80 and 311.26 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.70 : 1,562.80 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.70/1,562.80 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.70x = 1,562.80 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.70x = 486,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,437.13/1,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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