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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.68, 1,571.70 and 317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.68, 1,571.70 and 317.09 is: 475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.68 : 1,571.70 = 317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.68/1,571.70 = 317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.68x = 1,571.70 × 317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.68x = 498,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,370.35/1,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.69

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