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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.80, 1,564.19 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.80, 1,564.19 and 312.45 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.80 : 1,564.19 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.80/1,564.19 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.80x = 1,564.19 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.80x = 488,731.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,731.17/1,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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