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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.32, 1,563.72 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.32, 1,563.72 and 311.88 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.32 : 1,563.72 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.32/1,563.72 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.32x = 1,563.72 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.32x = 487,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,692.99/1,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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