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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.70, 1,571.32 and 317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.70, 1,571.32 and 317.11 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.70 : 1,571.32 = 317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.70/1,571.32 = 317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.70x = 1,571.32 × 317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.70x = 498,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,281.29/1,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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