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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.09, 1,564.64 and 312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.09, 1,564.64 and 312.67 is: 469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.09 : 1,564.64 = 312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.09/1,564.64 = 312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.09x = 1,564.64 × 312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.09x = 489,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,215.99/1,043.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.01

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