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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.91, 1,547.49 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.91, 1,547.49 and 301.26 is: 451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.91 : 1,547.49 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.91/1,547.49 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.91x = 1,547.49 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.91x = 466,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,196.84/1,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.78

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