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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.19, 1,546.50 and 290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.19, 1,546.50 and 290.75 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.19 : 1,546.50 = 290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.19/1,546.50 = 290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.19x = 1,546.50 × 290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.19x = 449,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,644.88/1,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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