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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.85, 1,565.73 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.85, 1,565.73 and 313.41 is: 470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.85 : 1,565.73 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.85/1,565.73 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.85x = 1,565.73 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.85x = 490,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,710.74/1,043.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.10

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