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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.13, 1,546.70 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.13, 1,546.70 and 261.63 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.13 : 1,546.70 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.13/1,546.70 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.13x = 1,546.70 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.13x = 404,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,663.12/1,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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