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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.57, 1,571.45 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.57, 1,571.45 and 317.09 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.57 : 1,571.45 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.57/1,571.45 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.57x = 1,571.45 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.57x = 498,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,291.08/1,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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