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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.44, 1,568.38 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.44, 1,568.38 and 315.06 is: 472.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.44 : 1,568.38 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.44/1,568.38 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.44x = 1,568.38 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.44x = 494,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,133.80/1,045.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.66

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