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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.58, 1,568.37 and 315.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.58, 1,568.37 and 315.15 is: 472.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.58 : 1,568.37 = 315.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.58/1,568.37 = 315.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.58x = 1,568.37 × 315.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.58x = 494,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,271.81/1,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.73

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