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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.15, 1,547.63 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.15, 1,547.63 and 544.53 is: 817.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.15 : 1,547.63 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.15/1,547.63 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.15x = 1,547.63 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.15x = 842,730.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,730.96/1,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.27

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