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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.95, 1,548.15 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.95, 1,548.15 and 301.47 is: 452.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.95 : 1,548.15 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.95/1,548.15 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.95x = 1,548.15 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.95x = 466,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,713.84/1,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.26

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