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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.17, 1,548.02 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.17, 1,548.02 and 301.74 is: 452.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.17 : 1,548.02 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.17/1,548.02 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.17x = 1,548.02 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.17x = 467,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,098.05/1,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.54

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