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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.08, 1,570.80 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.08, 1,570.80 and 316.72 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.08 : 1,570.80 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.08/1,570.80 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.08x = 1,570.80 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.08x = 497,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,503.78/1,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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