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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.05, 1,570.33 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.05, 1,570.33 and 316.56 is: 474.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.05 : 1,570.33 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.05/1,570.33 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.05x = 1,570.33 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.05x = 497,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,103.66/1,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.77

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