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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.97, 1,565.49 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.97, 1,565.49 and 313.35 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.97 : 1,565.49 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.97/1,565.49 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.97x = 1,565.49 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.97x = 490,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,546.29/1,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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