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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.42, 1,547.13 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.42, 1,547.13 and 301.01 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.42 : 1,547.13 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.42/1,547.13 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.42x = 1,547.13 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.42x = 465,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,693.87/1,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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