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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.98, 1,568.98 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.98, 1,568.98 and 315.48 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.98 : 1,568.98 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.98/1,568.98 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.98x = 1,568.98 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.98x = 494,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,981.81/1,045.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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