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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.33, 1,571 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.33, 1,571 and 316.90 is: 475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.33 : 1,571 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.33/1,571 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.33x = 1,571 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.33x = 497,849.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,849.90/1,047.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.35

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