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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.93, 1,547.68 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.93, 1,547.68 and 338.41 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.93 : 1,547.68 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.93/1,547.68 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.93x = 1,547.68 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.93x = 523,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,750.39/1,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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