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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.77, 1,570.16 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.77, 1,570.16 and 316.35 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.77 : 1,570.16 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.77/1,570.16 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.77x = 1,570.16 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.77x = 496,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,720.12/1,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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