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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.56, 1,567.02 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.56, 1,567.02 and 314.18 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.56 : 1,567.02 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.56/1,567.02 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.56x = 1,567.02 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.56x = 492,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,326.34/1,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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