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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.80, 1,549.32 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.80, 1,549.32 and 302.36 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.80 : 1,549.32 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.80/1,549.32 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.80x = 1,549.32 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.80x = 468,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,452.40/1,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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