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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.43, 1,547.18 and 338.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.43, 1,547.18 and 338.14 is: 507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.43 : 1,547.18 = 338.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.43/1,547.18 = 338.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.43x = 1,547.18 × 338.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.43x = 523,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,163.45/1,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.22

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