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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.92, 1,569.86 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.92, 1,569.86 and 316.30 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.92 : 1,569.86 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.92/1,569.86 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.92x = 1,569.86 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.92x = 496,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,546.72/1,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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