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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.51, 1,547.81 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.51, 1,547.81 and 563.32 is: 845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.51 : 1,547.81 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.51/1,547.81 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.51x = 1,547.81 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.51x = 871,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,901.77/1,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.27

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