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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.21, 1,570.21 and 316.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.21, 1,570.21 and 316.57 is: 474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.21 : 1,570.21 = 316.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.21/1,570.21 = 316.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.21x = 1,570.21 × 316.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.21x = 497,081.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,081.38/1,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.67

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