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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.26, 1,548.22 and 301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.26, 1,548.22 and 301.70 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.26 : 1,548.22 = 301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.26/1,548.22 = 301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.26x = 1,548.22 × 301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.26x = 467,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,097.97/1,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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