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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.67, 1,548.78 and 302.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.67, 1,548.78 and 302.05 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.67 : 1,548.78 = 302.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.67/1,548.78 = 302.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.67x = 1,548.78 × 302.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.67x = 467,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,809.00/1,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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