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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.53, 1,572.89 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.53, 1,572.89 and 317.97 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.53 : 1,572.89 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.53/1,572.89 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.53x = 1,572.89 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.53x = 500,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,130.24/1,048.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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