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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.15, 1,546.41 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.15, 1,546.41 and 372.95 is: 559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.15 : 1,546.41 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.15/1,546.41 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.15x = 1,546.41 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.15x = 576,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,733.08/1,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.31

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