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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.84, 1,563.82 and 312.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.84, 1,563.82 and 312.22 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.84 : 1,563.82 = 312.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.84/1,563.82 = 312.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.84x = 1,563.82 × 312.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.84x = 488,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,255.88/1,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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