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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.49, 1,547.30 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.49, 1,547.30 and 301 is: 451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.49 : 1,547.30 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.49/1,547.30 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.49x = 1,547.30 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.49x = 465,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,735.80/1,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.52

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