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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.12, 1,546.88 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.12, 1,546.88 and 300.68 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.12 : 1,546.88 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.12/1,546.88 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.12x = 1,546.88 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.12x = 465,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,115.88/1,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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