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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.71, 1,572.92 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.71, 1,572.92 and 318.35 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.71 : 1,572.92 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.71/1,572.92 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.71x = 1,572.92 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.71x = 500,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,742.62/1,048.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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