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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.84, 1,547.68 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.84, 1,547.68 and 301.40 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.84 : 1,547.68 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.84/1,547.68 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.84x = 1,547.68 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.84x = 466,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,465.12/1,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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