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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.74, 1,547.04 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.74, 1,547.04 and 544.66 is: 816.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.74 : 1,547.04 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.74/1,547.04 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.74x = 1,547.04 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.74x = 842,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,610.81/1,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.69

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