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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.12, 1,564.70 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.12, 1,564.70 and 312.68 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.12 : 1,564.70 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.12/1,564.70 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.12x = 1,564.70 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.12x = 489,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,250.40/1,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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