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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.82, 1,571.88 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.82, 1,571.88 and 317.29 is: 475.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.82 : 1,571.88 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.82/1,571.88 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.82x = 1,571.88 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.82x = 498,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,741.81/1,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.98

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