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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.05, 1,545.90 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.05, 1,545.90 and 372.66 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.05 : 1,545.90 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.05/1,545.90 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.05x = 1,545.90 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.05x = 576,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,095.09/1,031.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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