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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.24, 1,548.15 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.24, 1,548.15 and 301.86 is: 452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.24 : 1,548.15 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.24/1,548.15 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.24x = 1,548.15 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.24x = 467,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,324.56/1,032.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.73

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