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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.98, 1,571.57 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.98, 1,571.57 and 307.44 is: 461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.98 : 1,571.57 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.98/1,571.57 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.98x = 1,571.57 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.98x = 483,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,158.93/1,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.04

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