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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.68, 1,547.61 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.68, 1,547.61 and 338.10 is: 507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.68 : 1,547.61 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.68/1,547.61 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.68x = 1,547.61 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.68x = 523,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,246.94/1,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.18

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