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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.79, 1,567.26 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.79, 1,567.26 and 314.43 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.79 : 1,567.26 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.79/1,567.26 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.79x = 1,567.26 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.79x = 492,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,793.56/1,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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