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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.57, 1,547.75 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.57, 1,547.75 and 621 is: 931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.57 : 1,547.75 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.57/1,547.75 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.57x = 1,547.75 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.57x = 961,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,152.75/1,031.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.74

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