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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.05, 1,572.31 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.05, 1,572.31 and 317.69 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.05 : 1,572.31 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.05/1,572.31 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.05x = 1,572.31 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.05x = 499,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,498.51/1,048.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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