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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.08, 1,567.88 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.08, 1,567.88 and 314.66 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.08 : 1,567.88 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.08/1,567.88 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.08x = 1,567.88 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.08x = 493,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,339.71/1,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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