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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.06, 1,548.36 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.06, 1,548.36 and 301.70 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.06 : 1,548.36 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.06/1,548.36 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.06x = 1,548.36 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.06x = 467,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,140.21/1,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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