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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.81, 1,547.97 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.81, 1,547.97 and 301.38 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.81 : 1,547.97 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.81/1,547.97 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.81x = 1,547.97 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.81x = 466,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,529.82/1,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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