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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.21, 1,563.33 and 311.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.21, 1,563.33 and 311.82 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.21 : 1,563.33 = 311.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.21/1,563.33 = 311.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.21x = 1,563.33 × 311.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.21x = 487,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,477.56/1,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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