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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.26, 1,562.86 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.26, 1,562.86 and 311.64 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.26 : 1,562.86 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.26/1,562.86 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.26x = 1,562.86 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.26x = 487,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,049.69/1,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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