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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.85, 1,562.78 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.85, 1,562.78 and 311.68 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.85 : 1,562.78 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.85/1,562.78 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.85x = 1,562.78 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.85x = 487,087.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,087.27/1,041.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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