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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.88, 1,567.56 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.88, 1,567.56 and 314.44 is: 471.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.88 : 1,567.56 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.88/1,567.56 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.88x = 1,567.56 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.88x = 492,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,903.57/1,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.73

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