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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.99, 1,547.99 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.99, 1,547.99 and 301.55 is: 452.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.99 : 1,547.99 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.99/1,547.99 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.99x = 1,547.99 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.99x = 466,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,794.88/1,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.33

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