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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.71, 1,571.75 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.71, 1,571.75 and 317.22 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.71 : 1,571.75 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.71/1,571.75 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.71x = 1,571.75 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.71x = 498,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,588.95/1,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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