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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.57, 1,572.49 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.57, 1,572.49 and 317.95 is: 476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.57 : 1,572.49 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.57/1,572.49 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.57x = 1,572.49 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.57x = 499,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,963.74/1,048.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.81

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