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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.92, 1,565.92 and 313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.92, 1,565.92 and 313.60 is: 470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.92 : 1,565.92 = 313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.92/1,565.92 = 313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.92x = 1,565.92 × 313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.92x = 491,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,072.51/1,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.41

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