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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.26, 1,569.46 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.26, 1,569.46 and 315.86 is: 473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.26 : 1,569.46 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.26/1,569.46 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.26x = 1,569.46 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.26x = 495,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,729.64/1,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.81

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