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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.51, 1,568.13 and 314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.51, 1,568.13 and 314.91 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.51 : 1,568.13 = 314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.51/1,568.13 = 314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.51x = 1,568.13 × 314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.51x = 493,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,819.82/1,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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