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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.64, 1,547.29 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.64, 1,547.29 and 301.06 is: 451.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.64 : 1,547.29 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.64/1,547.29 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.64x = 1,547.29 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.64x = 465,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,827.13/1,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.54

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