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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.52, 1,566.56 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.52, 1,566.56 and 313.88 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.52 : 1,566.56 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.52/1,566.56 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.52x = 1,566.56 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.52x = 491,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,711.85/1,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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