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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.20, 1,562.80 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.20, 1,562.80 and 311.52 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.20 : 1,562.80 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.20/1,562.80 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.20x = 1,562.80 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.20x = 486,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,843.46/1,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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