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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.76, 1,546.61 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.76, 1,546.61 and 381.96 is: 572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.76 : 1,546.61 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.76/1,546.61 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.76x = 1,546.61 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.76x = 590,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,741.25/1,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.56

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