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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.98, 1,572.38 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.98, 1,572.38 and 317.63 is: 476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.98 : 1,572.38 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.98/1,572.38 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.98x = 1,572.38 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.98x = 499,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,435.06/1,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.57

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