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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.28, 1,548.36 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.28, 1,548.36 and 262.78 is: 394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.28 : 1,548.36 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.28/1,548.36 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.28x = 1,548.36 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.28x = 406,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,878.04/1,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.15

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