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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.55, 1,566.89 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.55, 1,566.89 and 314.18 is: 471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.55 : 1,566.89 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.55/1,566.89 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.55x = 1,566.89 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.55x = 492,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,277.67/1,044.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.28

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