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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.59, 1,566.60 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.59, 1,566.60 and 314.19 is: 471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.59 : 1,566.60 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.59/1,566.60 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.59x = 1,566.60 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.59x = 492,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,210.05/1,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.20

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