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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.19, 1,547.03 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.19, 1,547.03 and 300.71 is: 451.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.19 : 1,547.03 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.19/1,547.03 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.19x = 1,547.03 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.19x = 465,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,198.15/1,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.13

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