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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.28, 1,545.96 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.28, 1,545.96 and 381.84 is: 572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.28 : 1,545.96 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.28/1,545.96 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.28x = 1,545.96 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.28x = 590,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,309.37/1,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.40

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