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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.09, 1,568.67 and 315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.09, 1,568.67 and 315.53 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.09 : 1,568.67 = 315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.09/1,568.67 = 315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.09x = 1,568.67 × 315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.09x = 494,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,962.45/1,046.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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