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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.36, 1,547.50 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.36, 1,547.50 and 415.52 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.36 : 1,547.50 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.36/1,547.50 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.36x = 1,547.50 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.36x = 643,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,017.20/1,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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