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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.26, 1,570.93 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.26, 1,570.93 and 316.84 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.26 : 1,570.93 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.26/1,570.93 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.26x = 1,570.93 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.26x = 497,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,728.74/1,047.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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