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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.15, 1,567.81 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.15, 1,567.81 and 314.74 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.15 : 1,567.81 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.15/1,567.81 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.15x = 1,567.81 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.15x = 493,444.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,444.28/1,045.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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