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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.30, 1,570.55 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.30, 1,570.55 and 316.62 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.30 : 1,570.55 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.30/1,570.55 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.30x = 1,570.55 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.30x = 497,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,265.96/1,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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