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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.90, 1,569.06 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.90, 1,569.06 and 315.46 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.90 : 1,569.06 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.90/1,569.06 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.90x = 1,569.06 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.90x = 494,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,975.67/1,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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