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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.83, 1,546.80 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.83, 1,546.80 and 382.39 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.83 : 1,546.80 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.83/1,546.80 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.83x = 1,546.80 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.83x = 591,480.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,480.85/1,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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