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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.49, 1,569.97 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.49, 1,569.97 and 316.07 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.49 : 1,569.97 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.49/1,569.97 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.49x = 1,569.97 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.49x = 496,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,220.42/1,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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