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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.68, 1,548.59 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.68, 1,548.59 and 302.00 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.68 : 1,548.59 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.68/1,548.59 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.68x = 1,548.59 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.68x = 467,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,664.93/1,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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