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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.33, 1,563.51 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.33, 1,563.51 and 311.98 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.33 : 1,563.51 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.33/1,563.51 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.33x = 1,563.51 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.33x = 487,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,783.85/1,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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