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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.88, 1,572.10 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.88, 1,572.10 and 317.48 is: 476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.88 : 1,572.10 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.88/1,572.10 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.88x = 1,572.10 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.88x = 499,110.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,110.31/1,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.30

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