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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.22, 1,571.19 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.22, 1,571.19 and 316.96 is: 475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.22 : 1,571.19 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.22/1,571.19 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.22x = 1,571.19 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.22x = 498,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,004.38/1,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.55

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