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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.10, 1,547.32 and 962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.10, 1,547.32 and 962.75 is: 1,444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.10 : 1,547.32 = 962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.10/1,547.32 = 962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.10x = 1,547.32 × 962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.10x = 1,489,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,682.33/1,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.75

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