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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.95, 1,568.94 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.95, 1,568.94 and 315.54 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.95 : 1,568.94 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.95/1,568.94 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.95x = 1,568.94 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.95x = 495,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,063.33/1,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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