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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.37, 1,547.18 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.37, 1,547.18 and 373.14 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.37 : 1,547.18 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.37/1,547.18 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.37x = 1,547.18 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.37x = 577,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,314.75/1,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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