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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.33, 1,570.94 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.33, 1,570.94 and 316.86 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.33 : 1,570.94 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.33/1,570.94 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.33x = 1,570.94 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.33x = 497,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,772.38/1,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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