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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.77, 1,564.31 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.77, 1,564.31 and 312.26 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.77 : 1,564.31 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.77/1,564.31 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.77x = 1,564.31 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.77x = 488,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,464.40/1,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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