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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.74, 1,549.38 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.74, 1,549.38 and 302.38 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.74 : 1,549.38 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.74/1,549.38 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.74x = 1,549.38 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.74x = 468,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,501.52/1,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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