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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.55, 1,547.33 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.55, 1,547.33 and 301.13 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.55 : 1,547.33 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.55/1,547.33 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.55x = 1,547.33 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.55x = 465,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,947.48/1,031.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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