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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.25, 1,572.44 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.25, 1,572.44 and 317.88 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.25 : 1,572.44 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.25/1,572.44 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.25x = 1,572.44 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.25x = 499,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,845.64/1,048.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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