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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.83, 1,548.42 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.83, 1,548.42 and 415.42 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.83 : 1,548.42 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.83/1,548.42 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.83x = 1,548.42 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.83x = 643,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,239.21/1,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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