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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.42, 1,548.63 and 455.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.42, 1,548.63 and 455.25 is: 682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.42 : 1,548.63 = 455.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.42/1,548.63 = 455.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.42x = 1,548.63 × 455.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.42x = 705,013.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,013.81/1,032.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.88

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