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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.46, 1,545.25 and 510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.46, 1,545.25 and 510.86 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.46 : 1,545.25 = 510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.46/1,545.25 = 510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.46x = 1,545.25 × 510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.46x = 789,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,406.42/1,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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