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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.42, 1,571.34 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.42, 1,571.34 and 317.16 is: 475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.42 : 1,571.34 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.42/1,571.34 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.42x = 1,571.34 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.42x = 498,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,366.19/1,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.80

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