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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.02, 1,572.14 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.02, 1,572.14 and 317.49 is: 476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.02 : 1,572.14 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.02/1,572.14 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.02x = 1,572.14 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.02x = 499,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,138.73/1,048.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.27

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