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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.81, 1,571.96 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.81, 1,571.96 and 317.34 is: 476.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.81 : 1,571.96 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.81/1,571.96 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.81x = 1,571.96 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.81x = 498,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,845.79/1,047.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.08

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