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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.96, 1,547.88 and 373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.96, 1,547.88 and 373.85 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.96 : 1,547.88 = 373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.96/1,547.88 = 373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.96x = 1,547.88 × 373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.96x = 578,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,667.20/1,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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