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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.81, 1,547.78 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.81, 1,547.78 and 415.52 is: 623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.81 : 1,547.78 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.81/1,547.78 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.81x = 1,547.78 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.81x = 643,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,123.73/1,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.30

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