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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.17, 1,565.86 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.17, 1,565.86 and 313.50 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.17 : 1,565.86 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.17/1,565.86 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.17x = 1,565.86 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.17x = 490,897.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,897.11/1,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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