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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.18, 1,546.88 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.18, 1,546.88 and 381.78 is: 572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.18 : 1,546.88 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.18/1,546.88 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.18x = 1,546.88 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.18x = 590,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,565.94/1,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.71

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