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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.69, 1,547.76 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.69, 1,547.76 and 301.32 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.69 : 1,547.76 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.69/1,547.76 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.69x = 1,547.76 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.69x = 466,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,371.04/1,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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