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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.13, 1,546.85 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.13, 1,546.85 and 337.56 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.13 : 1,546.85 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.13/1,546.85 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.13x = 1,546.85 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.13x = 522,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,153.00/1,031.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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