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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.64, 1,546.97 and 301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.64, 1,546.97 and 301.07 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.64 : 1,546.97 = 301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.64/1,546.97 = 301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.64x = 1,546.97 × 301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.64x = 465,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,737.02/1,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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