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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.42, 1,566.92 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.42, 1,566.92 and 314.02 is: 471.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.42 : 1,566.92 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.42/1,566.92 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.42x = 1,566.92 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.42x = 492,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,044.22/1,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.12

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