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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.91, 1,565.37 and 313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.91, 1,565.37 and 313.29 is: 469.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.91 : 1,565.37 = 313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.91/1,565.37 = 313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.91x = 1,565.37 × 313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.91x = 490,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,414.77/1,043.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.79

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