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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.64, 1,549.41 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.64, 1,549.41 and 383.22 is: 575.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.64 : 1,549.41 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.64/1,549.41 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.64x = 1,549.41 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.64x = 593,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,764.90/1,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.00

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