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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.90, 1,548.07 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.90, 1,548.07 and 301.54 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.90 : 1,548.07 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.90/1,548.07 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.90x = 1,548.07 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.90x = 466,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,800.40/1,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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