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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.36, 1,547.04 and 517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.36, 1,547.04 and 517.76 is: 776.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.36 : 1,547.04 = 517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.36/1,547.04 = 517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.36x = 1,547.04 × 517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.36x = 800,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,995.43/1,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.64

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