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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.61, 1,547.49 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.61, 1,547.49 and 373.88 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.61 : 1,547.49 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.61/1,547.49 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.61x = 1,547.49 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.61x = 578,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,575.56/1,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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