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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.10, 1,565.78 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.10, 1,565.78 and 313.44 is: 470.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.10 : 1,565.78 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.10/1,565.78 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.10x = 1,565.78 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.10x = 490,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,778.08/1,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.05

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