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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.94, 1,572.12 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.94, 1,572.12 and 317.58 is: 476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.94 : 1,572.12 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.94/1,572.12 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.94x = 1,572.12 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.94x = 499,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,273.87/1,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.43

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