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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.22, 1,569.69 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.22, 1,569.69 and 315.96 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.22 : 1,569.69 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.22/1,569.69 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.22x = 1,569.69 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.22x = 495,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,959.25/1,046.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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