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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.10, 1,564.28 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.10, 1,564.28 and 312.44 is: 468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.10 : 1,564.28 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.10/1,564.28 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.10x = 1,564.28 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.10x = 488,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,743.64/1,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.55

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