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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.08, 1,565.84 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.08, 1,565.84 and 313.76 is: 470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.08 : 1,565.84 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.08/1,565.84 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.08x = 1,565.84 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.08x = 491,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,297.96/1,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.56

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