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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.46, 2,327.99 and 1,031.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.46, 2,327.99 and 1,031.83 is: 1,548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.46 : 2,327.99 = 1,031.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.46/2,327.99 = 1,031.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.46x = 2,327.99 × 1,031.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.46x = 2,402,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,089.92/1,551.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.28

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