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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.57, 1,548.95 and 383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.57, 1,548.95 and 383.55 is: 575.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.57 : 1,548.95 = 383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.57/1,548.95 = 383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.57x = 1,548.95 × 383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.57x = 594,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,097.85/1,032.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.36

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