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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.67, 1,564.25 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.67, 1,564.25 and 312.21 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.67 : 1,564.25 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.67/1,564.25 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.67x = 1,564.25 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.67x = 488,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,372.93/1,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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