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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.40, 1,571.04 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.40, 1,571.04 and 316.96 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.40 : 1,571.04 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.40/1,571.04 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.40x = 1,571.04 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.40x = 497,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,956.84/1,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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