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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.74 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.12, 1,570.74 and 316.70 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.12 : 1,570.74 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.12/1,570.74 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.12x = 1,570.74 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.12x = 497,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,453.36/1,047.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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