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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.12, 1,571.94 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.12, 1,571.94 and 317.28 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.12 : 1,571.94 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.12/1,571.94 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.12x = 1,571.94 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.12x = 498,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,745.12/1,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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