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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.98, 1,564.50 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.98, 1,564.50 and 312.48 is: 468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.98 : 1,564.50 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.98/1,564.50 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.98x = 1,564.50 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.98x = 488,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,874.96/1,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.73

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