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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,572.22 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,572.22 and 317.72 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,572.22 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,572.22 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,572.22 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 499,525.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,525.74/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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