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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.08, 1,564.54 and 312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.08, 1,564.54 and 312.58 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.08 : 1,564.54 = 312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.08/1,564.54 = 312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.08x = 1,564.54 × 312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.08x = 489,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,050.37/1,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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