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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.41, 1,547.48 and 382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.41, 1,547.48 and 382.33 is: 573.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.41 : 1,547.48 = 382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.41/1,547.48 = 382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.41x = 1,547.48 × 382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.41x = 591,648.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,648.03/1,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.63

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