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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.66, 1,547.75 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.66, 1,547.75 and 301.24 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.66 : 1,547.75 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.66/1,547.75 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.66x = 1,547.75 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.66x = 466,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,241.09/1,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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