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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.41, 1,547.32 and 511.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.41, 1,547.32 and 511.39 is: 767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.41 : 1,547.32 = 511.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.41/1,547.32 = 511.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.41x = 1,547.32 × 511.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.41x = 791,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,283.97/1,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.19

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