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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.18, 1,546.99 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.18, 1,546.99 and 511.46 is: 767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.18 : 1,546.99 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.18/1,546.99 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.18x = 1,546.99 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.18x = 791,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,222.21/1,031.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.30

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