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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.52, 1,547.49 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.52, 1,547.49 and 338.13 is: 507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.52 : 1,547.49 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.52/1,547.49 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.52x = 1,547.49 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.52x = 523,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,252.79/1,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.26

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