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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.90, 1,562.85 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.90, 1,562.85 and 311.99 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.90 : 1,562.85 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.90/1,562.85 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.90x = 1,562.85 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.90x = 487,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,584.20/1,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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