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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.03, 1,564.09 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.03, 1,564.09 and 312.43 is: 468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.03 : 1,564.09 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.03/1,564.09 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.03x = 1,564.09 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.03x = 488,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,667.08/1,043.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.51

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