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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.52, 1,547.24 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.52, 1,547.24 and 347.52 is: 521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.52 : 1,547.24 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.52/1,547.24 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.52x = 1,547.24 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.52x = 537,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,696.84/1,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.27

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