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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.43, 1,567.65 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.43, 1,567.65 and 314.85 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.43 : 1,567.65 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.43/1,567.65 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.43x = 1,567.65 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.43x = 493,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,574.60/1,045.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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