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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.97, 1,547.90 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.97, 1,547.90 and 338.55 is: 507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.97 : 1,547.90 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.97/1,547.90 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.97x = 1,547.90 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.97x = 524,040.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,040.25/1,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.80

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