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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.96, 1,564.48 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.96, 1,564.48 and 312.60 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.96 : 1,564.48 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.96/1,564.48 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.96x = 1,564.48 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.96x = 489,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,056.45/1,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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