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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.77, 1,562.73 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.77, 1,562.73 and 311.40 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.77 : 1,562.73 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.77/1,562.73 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.77x = 1,562.73 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.77x = 486,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,632.95/1,041.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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