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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,546.75 and 337.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,546.75 and 337.83 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,546.75 = 337.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,546.75 = 337.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,546.75 × 337.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 522,529.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,529.97/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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