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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.94, 1,566.12 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.94, 1,566.12 and 313.58 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.94 : 1,566.12 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.94/1,566.12 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.94x = 1,566.12 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.94x = 491,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,103.91/1,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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