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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.80, 1,547.22 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.80, 1,547.22 and 398.14 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.80 : 1,547.22 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.80/1,547.22 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.80x = 1,547.22 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.80x = 616,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,010.17/1,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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