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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.99, 1,549.51 and 1,031.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.99, 1,549.51 and 1,031.47 is: 1,547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.99 : 1,549.51 = 1,031.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.99/1,549.51 = 1,031.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.99x = 1,549.51 × 1,031.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.99x = 1,598,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,273.73/1,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.23

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