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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.85, 1,547.60 and 338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.85, 1,547.60 and 338.50 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.85 : 1,547.60 = 338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.85/1,547.60 = 338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.85x = 1,547.60 × 338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.85x = 523,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,857.04/1,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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