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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.41, 1,548.42 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.41, 1,548.42 and 382.98 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.41 : 1,548.42 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.41/1,548.42 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.41x = 1,548.42 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.41x = 593,013.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,013.89/1,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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