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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.87, 1,563.08 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.87, 1,563.08 and 311.43 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.87 : 1,563.08 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.87/1,563.08 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.87x = 1,563.08 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.87x = 486,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,790.00/1,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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