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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.81, 1,547.87 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.81, 1,547.87 and 301.30 is: 451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.81 : 1,547.87 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.81/1,547.87 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.81x = 1,547.87 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.81x = 466,367.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,367.85/1,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.99

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