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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.33, 1,548.38 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.33, 1,548.38 and 301.91 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.33 : 1,548.38 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.33/1,548.38 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.33x = 1,548.38 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.33x = 467,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,477.48/1,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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