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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.70, 1,546.70 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.70, 1,546.70 and 381.98 is: 572.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.70 : 1,546.70 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.70/1,546.70 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.70x = 1,546.70 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.70x = 590,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,810.42/1,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.66

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