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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.45, 1,565.18 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.45, 1,565.18 and 313.02 is: 469.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.45 : 1,565.18 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.45/1,565.18 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.45x = 1,565.18 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.45x = 489,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,931.08/1,043.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.53

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