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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.82, 1,548.13 and 621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.82, 1,548.13 and 621.25 is: 932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.82 : 1,548.13 = 621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.82/1,548.13 = 621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.82x = 1,548.13 × 621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.82x = 961,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,772.66/1,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.11

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