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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,546.42 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,546.42 and 347 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,546.42 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,546.42 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,546.42 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 536,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,607.74/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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