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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.34, 1,548.48 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.34, 1,548.48 and 301.93 is: 452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.34 : 1,548.48 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.34/1,548.48 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.34x = 1,548.48 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.34x = 467,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,532.57/1,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.89

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