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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.00, 1,547.99 and 301.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.00, 1,547.99 and 301.57 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.00 : 1,547.99 = 301.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.00/1,547.99 = 301.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.00x = 1,547.99 × 301.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.00x = 466,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,827.34/1,032.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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