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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.80, 1,547.79 and 382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.80, 1,547.79 and 382.54 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.80 : 1,547.79 = 382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.80/1,547.79 = 382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.80x = 1,547.79 × 382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.80x = 592,091.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,091.59/1,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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