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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.21, 1,567.58 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.21, 1,567.58 and 314.84 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.21 : 1,567.58 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.21/1,567.58 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.21x = 1,567.58 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.21x = 493,536.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,536.89/1,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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