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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.79, 1,563.80 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.79, 1,563.80 and 312.12 is: 468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.79 : 1,563.80 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.79/1,563.80 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.79x = 1,563.80 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.79x = 488,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,094.04/1,042.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.06

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