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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.51, 1,565.41 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.51, 1,565.41 and 313.14 is: 469.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.51 : 1,565.41 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.51/1,565.41 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.51x = 1,565.41 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.51x = 490,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,195.62/1,043.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.76

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