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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.45, 1,543.31 and 613.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.45, 1,543.31 and 613.45 is: 917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.45 : 1,543.31 = 613.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.45/1,543.31 = 613.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.45x = 1,543.31 × 613.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.45x = 946,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,732.74/1,031.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.87

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