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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.32, 1,547.28 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.32, 1,547.28 and 382.64 is: 573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.32 : 1,547.28 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.32/1,547.28 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.32x = 1,547.28 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.32x = 592,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,051.22/1,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.52

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