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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.37, 1,569.45 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.37, 1,569.45 and 315.95 is: 473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.37 : 1,569.45 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.37/1,569.45 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.37x = 1,569.45 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.37x = 495,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,871.65/1,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.90

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