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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.52, 1,572.18 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.52, 1,572.18 and 317.90 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.52 : 1,572.18 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.52/1,572.18 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.52x = 1,572.18 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.52x = 499,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,796.02/1,048.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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