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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.43, 1,547.40 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.43, 1,547.40 and 301.01 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.43 : 1,547.40 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.43/1,547.40 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.43x = 1,547.40 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.43x = 465,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,782.87/1,031.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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