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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.75, 1,547.43 and 511.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.75, 1,547.43 and 511.58 is: 767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.75 : 1,547.43 = 511.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.75/1,547.43 = 511.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.75x = 1,547.43 × 511.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.75x = 791,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,634.24/1,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.27

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