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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.72, 1,547.37 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.72, 1,547.37 and 338.45 is: 507.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.72 : 1,547.37 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.72/1,547.37 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.72x = 1,547.37 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.72x = 523,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,699.64/1,031.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.60

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