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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.95, 1,564.43 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.95, 1,564.43 and 312.53 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.95 : 1,564.43 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.95/1,564.43 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.95x = 1,564.43 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.95x = 488,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,932.10/1,042.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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