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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.62, 1,547.68 and 338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.62, 1,547.68 and 338.29 is: 507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.62 : 1,547.68 = 338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.62/1,547.68 = 338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.62x = 1,547.68 × 338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.62x = 523,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,564.67/1,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.52

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