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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.19, 1,548.25 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.19, 1,548.25 and 291.85 is: 437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.19 : 1,548.25 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.19/1,548.25 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.19x = 1,548.25 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.19x = 451,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,852.16/1,032.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.76

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