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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.99, 1,571.99 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.99, 1,571.99 and 307.65 is: 461.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.99 : 1,571.99 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.99/1,571.99 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.99x = 1,571.99 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.99x = 483,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,622.72/1,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.48

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