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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.60, 1,547.40 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.60, 1,547.40 and 382.40 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.60 : 1,547.40 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.60/1,547.40 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.60x = 1,547.40 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.60x = 591,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,725.76/1,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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