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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.76, 1,547.55 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.76, 1,547.55 and 338.42 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.76 : 1,547.55 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.76/1,547.55 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.76x = 1,547.55 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.76x = 523,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,714.13/1,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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