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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.99, 1,565.72 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.99, 1,565.72 and 313.37 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.99 : 1,565.72 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.99/1,565.72 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.99x = 1,565.72 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.99x = 490,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,648.11/1,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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