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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.52, 1,546.80 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.52, 1,546.80 and 381.84 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.52 : 1,546.80 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.52/1,546.80 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.52x = 1,546.80 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.52x = 590,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,630.11/1,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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