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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.82, 1,549.46 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.82, 1,549.46 and 302.37 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.82 : 1,549.46 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.82/1,549.46 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.82x = 1,549.46 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.82x = 468,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,505.17/1,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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