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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.47, 1,567.74 and 314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.47, 1,567.74 and 314.85 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.47 : 1,567.74 = 314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.47/1,567.74 = 314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.47x = 1,567.74 × 314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.47x = 493,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,602.94/1,045.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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