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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.92, 1,571.88 and 317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.92, 1,571.88 and 317.50 is: 476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.92 : 1,571.88 = 317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.92/1,571.88 = 317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.92x = 1,571.88 × 317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.92x = 499,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,067.97/1,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.25

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