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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.30, 1,565.26 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.30, 1,565.26 and 312.90 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.30 : 1,565.26 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.30/1,565.26 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.30x = 1,565.26 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.30x = 489,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,769.85/1,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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