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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.56, 1,569.93 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.56, 1,569.93 and 316.12 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.56 : 1,569.93 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.56/1,569.93 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.56x = 1,569.93 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.56x = 496,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,286.27/1,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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