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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.48, 1,573.13 and 318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.48, 1,573.13 and 318.13 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.48 : 1,573.13 = 318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.48/1,573.13 = 318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.48x = 1,573.13 × 318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.48x = 500,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,459.85/1,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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