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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.65, 1,568.03 and 314.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.65, 1,568.03 and 314.83 is: 472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.65 : 1,568.03 = 314.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.65/1,568.03 = 314.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.65x = 1,568.03 × 314.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.65x = 493,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,659.75/1,045.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.11

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