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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.85, 1,571.74 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.85, 1,571.74 and 317.41 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.85 : 1,571.74 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.85/1,571.74 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.85x = 1,571.74 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.85x = 498,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,885.99/1,047.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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