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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.43, 1,547.39 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.43, 1,547.39 and 338.15 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.43 : 1,547.39 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.43/1,547.39 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.43x = 1,547.39 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.43x = 523,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,249.93/1,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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