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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.36, 1,571.04 and 316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.36, 1,571.04 and 316.95 is: 475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.36 : 1,571.04 = 316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.36/1,571.04 = 316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.36x = 1,571.04 × 316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.36x = 497,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,941.13/1,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.43

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