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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.10, 1,567.26 and 314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.10, 1,567.26 and 314.44 is: 471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.10 : 1,567.26 = 314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.10/1,567.26 = 314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.10x = 1,567.26 × 314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.10x = 492,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,809.23/1,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.54

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