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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.70, 1,563.56 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.70, 1,563.56 and 312.02 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.70 : 1,563.56 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.70/1,563.56 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.70x = 1,563.56 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.70x = 487,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,861.99/1,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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