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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.56, 1,571.58 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.56, 1,571.58 and 317.14 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.56 : 1,571.58 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.56/1,571.58 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.56x = 1,571.58 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.56x = 498,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,406.95/1,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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