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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.18, 1,548.40 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.18, 1,548.40 and 301.80 is: 452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.18 : 1,548.40 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.18/1,548.40 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.18x = 1,548.40 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.18x = 467,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,307.12/1,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.74

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