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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.57, 1,571.14 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.57, 1,571.14 and 316.97 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.57 : 1,571.14 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.57/1,571.14 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.57x = 1,571.14 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.57x = 498,004.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,004.25/1,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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