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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.06, 1,546.85 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.06, 1,546.85 and 337.77 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.06 : 1,546.85 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.06/1,546.85 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.06x = 1,546.85 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.06x = 522,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,477.84/1,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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