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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.82, 1,565.72 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.82, 1,565.72 and 313.50 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.82 : 1,565.72 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.82/1,565.72 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.82x = 1,565.72 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.82x = 490,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,853.22/1,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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