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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.60, 1,549.14 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.60, 1,549.14 and 302.19 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.60 : 1,549.14 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.60/1,549.14 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.60x = 1,549.14 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.60x = 468,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,134.62/1,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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