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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.34, 1,564.76 and 312.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.34, 1,564.76 and 312.74 is: 469.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.34 : 1,564.76 = 312.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.34/1,564.76 = 312.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.34x = 1,564.76 × 312.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.34x = 489,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,363.04/1,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.04

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