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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.47, 1,547.74 and 685.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.47, 1,547.74 and 685.05 is: 1,027.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.47 : 1,547.74 = 685.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.47/1,547.74 = 685.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.47x = 1,547.74 × 685.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.47x = 1,060,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,270.69/1,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.92

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