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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.71, 1,570.07 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.71, 1,570.07 and 316.25 is: 474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.71 : 1,570.07 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.71/1,570.07 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.71x = 1,570.07 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.71x = 496,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,534.64/1,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.38

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