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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.28, 1,549.02 and 545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.28, 1,549.02 and 545.38 is: 818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.28 : 1,549.02 = 545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.28/1,549.02 = 545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.28x = 1,549.02 × 545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.28x = 844,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,804.53/1,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.39

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