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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.07, 1,548.11 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.07, 1,548.11 and 301.65 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.07 : 1,548.11 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.07/1,548.11 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.07x = 1,548.11 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.07x = 466,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,987.38/1,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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