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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.08, 1,568.85 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.08, 1,568.85 and 315.69 is: 473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.08 : 1,568.85 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.08/1,568.85 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.08x = 1,568.85 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.08x = 495,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,270.26/1,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.45

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