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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.77, 1,562.66 and 311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.77, 1,562.66 and 311.35 is: 467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.77 : 1,562.66 = 311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.77/1,562.66 = 311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.77x = 1,562.66 × 311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.77x = 486,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,528.73/1,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.02

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