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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.93, 1,572.23 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.93, 1,572.23 and 317.58 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.93 : 1,572.23 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.93/1,572.23 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.93x = 1,572.23 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.93x = 499,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,299.35/1,047.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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