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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.62, 1,570.18 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.62, 1,570.18 and 316.15 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.62 : 1,570.18 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.62/1,570.18 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.62x = 1,570.18 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.62x = 496,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,407.69/1,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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