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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.36, 1,547.18 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.36, 1,547.18 and 337.88 is: 506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.36 : 1,547.18 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.36/1,547.18 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.36x = 1,547.18 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.36x = 522,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,761.18/1,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.87

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