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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.68, 1,569.76 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.68, 1,569.76 and 316.20 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.68 : 1,569.76 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.68/1,569.76 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.68x = 1,569.76 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.68x = 496,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,358.11/1,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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