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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.62, 1,564.20 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.62, 1,564.20 and 312.18 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.62 : 1,564.20 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.62/1,564.20 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.62x = 1,564.20 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.62x = 488,311.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,311.96/1,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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