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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.74, 1,571.69 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.74, 1,571.69 and 317.37 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.74 : 1,571.69 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.74/1,571.69 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.74x = 1,571.69 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.74x = 498,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,807.26/1,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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