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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.42, 1,565.12 and 313.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.42, 1,565.12 and 313.00 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.42 : 1,565.12 = 313.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.42/1,565.12 = 313.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.42x = 1,565.12 × 313.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.42x = 489,879.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,879.43/1,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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