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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.20, 1,547.04 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.20, 1,547.04 and 300.76 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.20 : 1,547.04 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.20/1,547.04 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.20x = 1,547.04 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.20x = 465,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,287.75/1,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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