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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.38, 1,565.01 and 312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.38, 1,565.01 and 312.97 is: 469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.38 : 1,565.01 = 312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.38/1,565.01 = 312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.38x = 1,565.01 × 312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.38x = 489,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,801.18/1,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.44

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