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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.74, 1,570.19 and 316.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.74, 1,570.19 and 316.37 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.74 : 1,570.19 = 316.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.74/1,570.19 = 316.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.74x = 1,570.19 × 316.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.74x = 496,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,763.35/1,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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