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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.54, 1,548.57 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.54, 1,548.57 and 382.83 is: 574.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.54 : 1,548.57 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.54/1,548.57 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.54x = 1,548.57 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.54x = 592,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,839.05/1,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.16

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