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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.19, 1,546.31 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.19, 1,546.31 and 445.92 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.19 : 1,546.31 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.19/1,546.31 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.19x = 1,546.31 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.19x = 689,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,530.56/1,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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