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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.52, 1,566.78 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.52, 1,566.78 and 314.10 is: 471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.52 : 1,566.78 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.52/1,566.78 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.52x = 1,566.78 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.52x = 492,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,125.60/1,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.15

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