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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.34, 1,570.96 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.34, 1,570.96 and 316.89 is: 475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.34 : 1,570.96 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.34/1,570.96 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.34x = 1,570.96 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.34x = 497,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,821.51/1,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.32

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