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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.65, 1,571.78 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.65, 1,571.78 and 317.34 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.65 : 1,571.78 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.65/1,571.78 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.65x = 1,571.78 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.65x = 498,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,789.46/1,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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