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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.42, 1,565.44 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.42, 1,565.44 and 313.01 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.42 : 1,565.44 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.42/1,565.44 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.42x = 1,565.44 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.42x = 489,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,989.76/1,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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