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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.70, 1,569.83 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.70, 1,569.83 and 316.11 is: 474.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.70 : 1,569.83 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.70/1,569.83 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.70x = 1,569.83 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.70x = 496,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,237.38/1,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.10

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