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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.02, 1,570.70 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.02, 1,570.70 and 316.51 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.02 : 1,570.70 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.02/1,570.70 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.02x = 1,570.70 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.02x = 497,142.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,142.26/1,047.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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