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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047, 1,570.84 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047, 1,570.84 and 316.56 is: 474.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047 : 1,570.84 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047/1,570.84 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047x = 1,570.84 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047x = 497,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,265.11/1,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.94

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