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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.54, 1,569.48 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.54, 1,569.48 and 316.16 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.54 : 1,569.48 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.54/1,569.48 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.54x = 1,569.48 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.54x = 496,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,206.80/1,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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