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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.68, 1,571 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.68, 1,571 and 317.08 is: 475.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.68 : 1,571 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.68/1,571 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.68x = 1,571 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.68x = 498,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,132.68/1,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.46

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