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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.41, 1,548.65 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.41, 1,548.65 and 302.00 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.41 : 1,548.65 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.41/1,548.65 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.41x = 1,548.65 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.41x = 467,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,685.31/1,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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