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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.66, 1,567.02 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.66, 1,567.02 and 314.22 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.66 : 1,567.02 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.66/1,567.02 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.66x = 1,567.02 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.66x = 492,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,389.02/1,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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