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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.75, 1,547.87 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.75, 1,547.87 and 347.75 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.75 : 1,547.87 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.75/1,547.87 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.75x = 1,547.87 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.75x = 538,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,270.05/1,031.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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