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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.50, 1,547.49 and 347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.50, 1,547.49 and 347.50 is: 521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.50 : 1,547.49 = 347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.50/1,547.49 = 347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.50x = 1,547.49 × 347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.50x = 537,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,752.78/1,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.33

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