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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.22, 1,571.12 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.22, 1,571.12 and 316.80 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.22 : 1,571.12 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.22/1,571.12 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.22x = 1,571.12 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.22x = 497,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,730.42/1,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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