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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.76, 1,549.12 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.76, 1,549.12 and 302.32 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.76 : 1,549.12 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.76/1,549.12 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.76x = 1,549.12 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.76x = 468,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,329.96/1,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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