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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.72, 1,562.50 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.72, 1,562.50 and 311.24 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.72 : 1,562.50 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.72/1,562.50 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.72x = 1,562.50 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.72x = 486,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,312.50/1,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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