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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.90, 1,571.84 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.90, 1,571.84 and 317.54 is: 476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.90 : 1,571.84 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.90/1,571.84 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.90x = 1,571.84 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.90x = 499,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,112.63/1,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.30

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