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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,572.21 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,572.21 and 317.66 is: 476.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,572.21 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,572.21 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,572.21 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 499,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,420.37/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.48

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