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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.18, 1,564.77 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.18, 1,564.77 and 313.27 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.18 : 1,564.77 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.18/1,564.77 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.18x = 1,564.77 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.18x = 490,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,191.00/1,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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