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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.15, 1,569.21 and 315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.15, 1,569.21 and 315.70 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.15 : 1,569.21 = 315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.15/1,569.21 = 315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.15x = 1,569.21 × 315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.15x = 495,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,391.75/1,046.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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