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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.05, 1,564.57 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.05, 1,564.57 and 312.60 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.05 : 1,564.57 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.05/1,564.57 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.05x = 1,564.57 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.05x = 489,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,084.58/1,043.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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