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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.31, 1,547.03 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.31, 1,547.03 and 483.66 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.31 : 1,547.03 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.31/1,547.03 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.31x = 1,547.03 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.31x = 748,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,237.74/1,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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