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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.28, 1,562.96 and 311.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.28, 1,562.96 and 311.68 is: 467.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.28 : 1,562.96 = 311.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.28/1,562.96 = 311.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.28x = 1,562.96 × 311.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.28x = 487,148.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,148.09/1,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.39

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