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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.29, 1,547.53 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.29, 1,547.53 and 415.05 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.29 : 1,547.53 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.29/1,547.53 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.29x = 1,547.53 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.29x = 642,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,293.55/1,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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