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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.68, 1,563.58 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.68, 1,563.58 and 312.36 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.68 : 1,563.58 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.68/1,563.58 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.68x = 1,563.58 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.68x = 488,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,399.85/1,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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