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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.27, 1,567.69 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.27, 1,567.69 and 314.63 is: 471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.27 : 1,567.69 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.27/1,567.69 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.27x = 1,567.69 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.27x = 493,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,240.73/1,045.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.88

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