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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.49, 1,571.25 and 307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.49, 1,571.25 and 307.15 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.49 : 1,571.25 = 307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.49/1,571.25 = 307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.49x = 1,571.25 × 307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.49x = 482,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,600.05/1,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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