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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.76, 1,569.89 and 316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.76, 1,569.89 and 316.40 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.76 : 1,569.89 = 316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.76/1,569.89 = 316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.76x = 1,569.89 × 316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.76x = 496,712.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,712.02/1,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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