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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.10, 1,563.06 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.10, 1,563.06 and 311.66 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.10 : 1,563.06 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.10/1,563.06 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.10x = 1,563.06 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.10x = 487,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,143.28/1,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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