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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.37, 1,547.30 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.37, 1,547.30 and 300.93 is: 451.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.37 : 1,547.30 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.37/1,547.30 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.37x = 1,547.30 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.37x = 465,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,628.99/1,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.47

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