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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.05, 1,568.84 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.05, 1,568.84 and 315.56 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.05 : 1,568.84 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.05/1,568.84 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.05x = 1,568.84 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.05x = 495,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,065.49/1,046.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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