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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.38, 1,563.81 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.38, 1,563.81 and 311.94 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.38 : 1,563.81 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.38/1,563.81 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.38x = 1,563.81 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.38x = 487,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,814.89/1,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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