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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.94, 1,569.03 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.94, 1,569.03 and 315.56 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.94 : 1,569.03 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.94/1,569.03 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.94x = 1,569.03 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.94x = 495,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,123.11/1,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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