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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.49, 1,565.07 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.49, 1,565.07 and 312.90 is: 469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.49 : 1,565.07 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.49/1,565.07 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.49x = 1,565.07 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.49x = 489,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,710.40/1,043.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.30

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