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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.36, 1,548.60 and 301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.36, 1,548.60 and 301.95 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.36 : 1,548.60 = 301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.36/1,548.60 = 301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.36x = 1,548.60 × 301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.36x = 467,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,599.77/1,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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