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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.33, 1,571.00 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.33, 1,571.00 and 316.89 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.33 : 1,571.00 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.33/1,571.00 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.33x = 1,571.00 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.33x = 497,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,832.61/1,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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