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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.61, 1,570.14 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.61, 1,570.14 and 316.26 is: 474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.61 : 1,570.14 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.61/1,570.14 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.61x = 1,570.14 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.61x = 496,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,572.48/1,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.46

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