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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.77, 1,571.74 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.77, 1,571.74 and 317.32 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.77 : 1,571.74 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.77/1,571.74 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.77x = 1,571.74 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.77x = 498,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,739.81/1,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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