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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.32, 1,565.24 and 312.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.32, 1,565.24 and 312.91 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.32 : 1,565.24 = 312.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.32/1,565.24 = 312.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.32x = 1,565.24 × 312.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.32x = 489,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,779.25/1,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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