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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031, 1,547.06 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031, 1,547.06 and 518 is: 777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031 : 1,547.06 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031/1,547.06 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031x = 1,547.06 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031x = 801,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,377.08/1,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.28

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