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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.48, 1,568.32 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.48, 1,568.32 and 315.06 is: 472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.48 : 1,568.32 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.48/1,568.32 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.48x = 1,568.32 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.48x = 494,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,114.90/1,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.62

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