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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.43, 1,548.65 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.43, 1,548.65 and 302.02 is: 453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.43 : 1,548.65 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.43/1,548.65 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.43x = 1,548.65 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.43x = 467,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,723.27/1,032.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.03

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