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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.99, 1,568.43 and 315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.99, 1,568.43 and 315.37 is: 472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.99 : 1,568.43 = 315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.99/1,568.43 = 315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.99x = 1,568.43 × 315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.99x = 494,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,635.77/1,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.89

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