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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.59, 1,547.15 and 373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.59, 1,547.15 and 373.36 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.59 : 1,547.15 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.59/1,547.15 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.59x = 1,547.15 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.59x = 577,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,643.19/1,031.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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