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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.99, 1,570.74 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.99, 1,570.74 and 316.52 is: 474.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.99 : 1,570.74 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.99/1,570.74 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.99x = 1,570.74 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.99x = 497,174.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,174.55/1,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.86

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