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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.48, 1,548.70 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.48, 1,548.70 and 302.06 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.48 : 1,548.70 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.48/1,548.70 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.48x = 1,548.70 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.48x = 467,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,803.44/1,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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