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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.15, 1,570.94 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.15, 1,570.94 and 316.70 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.15 : 1,570.94 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.15/1,570.94 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.15x = 1,570.94 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.15x = 497,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,507.26/1,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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