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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.07, 1,546.12 and 381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.07, 1,546.12 and 381.34 is: 571.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.07 : 1,546.12 = 381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.07/1,546.12 = 381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.07x = 1,546.12 × 381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.07x = 589,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,597.40/1,031.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.83

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