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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.32, 1,547.08 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.32, 1,547.08 and 337.80 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.32 : 1,547.08 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.32/1,547.08 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.32x = 1,547.08 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.32x = 522,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,603.62/1,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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