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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.21, 1,563.65 and 311.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.21, 1,563.65 and 311.83 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.21 : 1,563.65 = 311.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.21/1,563.65 = 311.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.21x = 1,563.65 × 311.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.21x = 487,592.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,592.98/1,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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