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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031, 1,546.74 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031, 1,546.74 and 347 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031 : 1,546.74 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031/1,546.74 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031x = 1,546.74 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031x = 536,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,718.78/1,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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