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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,564.11 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,564.11 and 312.33 is: 468.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,564.11 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,564.11 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,564.11 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 488,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,518.48/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.50

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