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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.74, 1,566.90 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.74, 1,566.90 and 314.36 is: 471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.74 : 1,566.90 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.74/1,566.90 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.74x = 1,566.90 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.74x = 492,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,570.68/1,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.48

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