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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.40, 1,547.34 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.40, 1,547.34 and 454.08 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.40 : 1,547.34 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.40/1,547.34 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.40x = 1,547.34 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.40x = 702,616.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,616.15/1,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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