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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.87, 1,571.81 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.87, 1,571.81 and 317.44 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.87 : 1,571.81 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.87/1,571.81 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.87x = 1,571.81 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.87x = 498,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,955.37/1,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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