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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.97, 1,562.97 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.97, 1,562.97 and 311.56 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.97 : 1,562.97 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.97/1,562.97 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.97x = 1,562.97 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.97x = 486,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,951.12/1,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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