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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.87, 1,562.57 and 311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.87, 1,562.57 and 311.20 is: 466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.87 : 1,562.57 = 311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.87/1,562.57 = 311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.87x = 1,562.57 × 311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.87x = 486,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,270.23/1,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.73

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