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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.74, 1,568.40 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.74, 1,568.40 and 315.36 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.74 : 1,568.40 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.74/1,568.40 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.74x = 1,568.40 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.74x = 494,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,610.62/1,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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