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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.17, 1,568.78 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.17, 1,568.78 and 315.80 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.17 : 1,568.78 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.17/1,568.78 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.17x = 1,568.78 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.17x = 495,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,420.72/1,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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