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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.03, 1,569.14 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.03, 1,569.14 and 315.68 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.03 : 1,569.14 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.03/1,569.14 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.03x = 1,569.14 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.03x = 495,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,346.12/1,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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