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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.78, 1,547.37 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.78, 1,547.37 and 301.13 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.78 : 1,547.37 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.78/1,547.37 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.78x = 1,547.37 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.78x = 465,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,950.29/1,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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