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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.64, 1,548.93 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.64, 1,548.93 and 383.50 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.64 : 1,548.93 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.64/1,548.93 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.64x = 1,548.93 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.64x = 594,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,014.66/1,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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