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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.67, 1,546.38 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.67, 1,546.38 and 382.05 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.67 : 1,546.38 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.67/1,546.38 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.67x = 1,546.38 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.67x = 590,794.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,794.48/1,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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