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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.49, 1,571.31 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.49, 1,571.31 and 317.12 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.49 : 1,571.31 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.49/1,571.31 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.49x = 1,571.31 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.49x = 498,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,297.76/1,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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