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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.29, 1,548.60 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.29, 1,548.60 and 301.80 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.29 : 1,548.60 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.29/1,548.60 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.29x = 1,548.60 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.29x = 467,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,367.48/1,032.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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