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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.58, 1,547.49 and 382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.58, 1,547.49 and 382.38 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.58 : 1,547.49 = 382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.58/1,547.49 = 382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.58x = 1,547.49 × 382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.58x = 591,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,729.23/1,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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