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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.91, 1,547.91 and 446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.91, 1,547.91 and 446.59 is: 669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.91 : 1,547.91 = 446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.91/1,547.91 = 446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.91x = 1,547.91 × 446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.91x = 691,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,278.71/1,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.90

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