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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.02, 1,549.05 and 455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.02, 1,549.05 and 455.30 is: 683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.02 : 1,549.05 = 455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.02/1,549.05 = 455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.02x = 1,549.05 × 455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.02x = 705,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,282.47/1,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.40

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