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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.81, 1,563.98 and 312.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.81, 1,563.98 and 312.29 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.81 : 1,563.98 = 312.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.81/1,563.98 = 312.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.81x = 1,563.98 × 312.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.81x = 488,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,414.53/1,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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