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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.52, 1,547.28 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.52, 1,547.28 and 301.02 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.52 : 1,547.28 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.52/1,547.28 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.52x = 1,547.28 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.52x = 465,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,762.23/1,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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