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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.12, 1,548.18 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.12, 1,548.18 and 301.69 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.12 : 1,548.18 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.12/1,548.18 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.12x = 1,548.18 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.12x = 467,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,070.42/1,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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