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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.22, 1,568.86 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.22, 1,568.86 and 315.64 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.22 : 1,568.86 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.22/1,568.86 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.22x = 1,568.86 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.22x = 495,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,194.97/1,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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