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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.93, 1,568.88 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.93, 1,568.88 and 315.47 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.93 : 1,568.88 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.93/1,568.88 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.93x = 1,568.88 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.93x = 494,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,938.50/1,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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